“But Eldest Young Master didn’t refuse you when you approached him just now.” Liam was truly afraid to let Emily leave.
Eldest Young Master Jackson rarely got drunk. On the rare occasion that he did, it would have been an earth-shaking occurrence.
In simple terms, anyone who came near him would court death!
The last time Peter wanted to take his body temperature was when the young master was unconscious. He had suffered a fracture and had to wear a cast for half a month because of that.
Eldest Young Master Jackson’s alertness had reached an inconceivable level.
Liam was just curious about one thing, though. Why was he unresisting, perhaps even compliant, when Young Madam approached him?
Emily glanced at the man on the bed. He had a frown on his forehead as if he was restless in his sleep.
His temperature was worrisome when she held him earlier.
She sat on the bed again and reached out to touch his forehead.
Liam held his breath, but he reminded her, “Young Madam, watch out!”
Before Emily could respond, her hand had already landed on Hunter’s forehead.
“He feels hot!” She did not know if it was because he was drunk, but it did not look like it was as simple as that.
“Please call Peter and get him here. He seems to have a fever.”
Peter was Hunter’s private doctor, and since Eldest Young Master Jackson would stay at Jackson’s mansion for two days, Peter had moved back in advance.
Liam thought it was weird that the young madam would call Peter by his name and even asked for his presence. He did not know that she was familiar with the doctor.
She seemed to be well-acquainted with those around the eldest young master.
Nevertheless, Liam did not have the time to focus on that when he heard the young master could be sick. He called for Peter immediately.
Emily had just taken Hunter’s temperature when Peter arrived.
“40. 3 degrees!” The temperature displayed on the thermometer frightened Emily when she saw it. Nervousness began to set in.
“Peter, give him an antipyretic injection! Quickly!”
What if his brain was fried at such a high temperature?
Eldest Young Master Jackson’s most valuable asset was his brain. In just a few years, Century Corporation had progressed so well, and it was all because of the prowess of Eldest Young Master Jackson’s mind.
How much was that brain worth? If something were to happen to it, everything would be over!
Of course, the most important point was how heartbroken she would be if the fever were to weaken his mind.
When he heard the order to give the young master an injection, Peter straightened his back and felt a chill on his neck. He felt as if his head had whirled.
“Peter, why aren’t you doing anything?” Emily turned to Peter when she noticed that he did not reply to her.
The doctor took two steps backward when she glared at him.
“That, Young Madam, I… I don’t think it’s anything serious as it’s only a little over 40 degrees. Perhaps a bit of external cooling methods would help.”
“What are you talking about?!” External cooling methods were acceptable if his temperature was below 38. 5 degrees. Anything more than 39 degrees were considered a high fever.
Hunter was at 49. 3 degrees then, but Peter had the decency to say that it was not a big deal?
“I didn’t mean that. I just… That …”
Peter mumbled incoherently before finally he remarked helplessly, “Eldest Young Master has never gotten an injection…”
Could anyone imagine the consequences of holding a needle to Eldest Young Master Jackson?
Many people could only imagine what would happen, but Peter had experienced it first-hand. The needle was jabbed right back into his own arm.
That tingling pain was still fresh in his memory.
Emily could guess the reason behind his reaction.
When she glanced down at the sleeping man, she began feeling a little scared too.
Was there any difference between giving Eldest Young Master Jackson an injection and digging one’s own grave?
However, his fever was very high. They were not even sure with any normal antipyretic would help to keep it down.
In addition to that, it felt as though his temperature was still rising.
All of a sudden, she squeezed her palm and solemnly said, “Peter, please prepare the syringe. I’ll give him the shot.”
“You want to give an injection to the eldest young master?” Peter and Liam’s jaw dropped simultaneously.
An antipyretic injection was the best solution at that point, but Young Madam was not a doctor. How could she possibly give him the dose?
“I studied nursing before.” Was there anything she did not learn in her past life just to please Eldest Young Master Jackson?
She merely had no chance to utilize her skills in front of him.
Emily was very anxious about Hunter’s fever. She did not have the time to worry about anything else.
“Tell the medical room to prepare an antipyretic injection. Let me try to give him one,” she said.
“But Young Madam, Peter tried to give Eldest Young Master Jackson an injection many years ago. In the end, Peter was the one who needed to stay in the hospital for a few days.”
Liam had to give her a warning. Even though he admired Young Madam’s courage, the consequences might be unimaginable.
“He’s already in such a terrible condition. Are both of you going to stand and look while the fever fries his brain?”
Furious, Emily gave the order immediately. “Peter, get someone to send the syringe here. NOW!”
“Understood!” Peter took his mobile phone and called the people in the medical room promptly.
He did not bring syringes and similar apparatuses because he thought that he would not need them there.
However, when Young Madam barked the order, she appeared to be quite similar to Eldest Young Master Jackson.
Therefore, he executed the order immediately without a second thought.
Emily looked at Hunter and lowered her voice as much as she could.
“You have a fever, and it’s burning really badly. I’ll have to give you an injection. You have to be good and don’t resist it.”
Many people knew that Eldest Young Master Jackson’s resistance entailed severe consequences.
She said softly, “It won’t hurt, believe me. It’s just like being bitten by a mosquito.”
Hunter did not respond to her. Emily did not know if he had heard what she said.
“His clothes need to be changed. Come and help me, Liam.”
Liam was so obedient that he immediately took Hunter’s night robe.
Apart from that, however, he would not do anything that required physical contact with Eldest Young Master Jackson.
Emily really wanted to unscrew his head and wring his brain. Why was Liam so afraid?
However, she could not afford to waste any more time.
Eldest Young Master Jackson’s temperature got higher and higher. If she did not help to cool his body’s temperature soon, she might not be able to live with the consequences.
“Get me a basin of cold water and a clean towel.”
“Yes!” Liam immediately ran to the bathroom.
Emily carefully unbuttoned Hunter’s shirt.
One, two, three… The contours of his chest muscles were very distinct. One could see the power and strength of his physique with a glance!
Suddenly, she remembered the night of their first engagement banquet. He was frighteningly strong when he slammed against her in the car.
The thought made her blush.
She quickly recollected her thoughts and struggled to take off her shirt.
As her eyes moved downward, an extra layer of redness appeared on her face.
Eldest Young Master Jackson’s pants… She had to take them off, right? He needed to get his injection soon.
She bit her lip and braved through her shyness. Then she placed her slender fingers on his diamond-studded belt. She unbuttoned it and snapped it open.
The atmosphere there was a bit awkward. Liam coughed softly and looked away.
Peter had just gone back to the room after he took the syringe. He adjusted the needle, and even though he wanted to look at the couple, he was a little embarrassed to do so.
Emily removed Hunter’s belt and then stared at his pants for some time.
She took a deep breath and undid the zipper.
To everyone’s surprise, the instant Emily undid his zipper, Hunter-who was still asleep-opened his eyes suddenly and held her tiny hand with his large palms.
“Woman! You’re trying to seduce me again!”