Chapter 506

Jordan wanted nothing more than to escape when he saw Evelyn's foul mood. With her around, he feared he'd never become the heir to the Sykes family's trillion-dollar empire. "Aunt Evelyn, there's one more thing I must remind you about. Cyrus is meticulous and cunning. If he intentionally used the scented elixir pills to trap us, he might still have a back-up plan," he warned. "What do you think his next move could be?" Evelyn asked. "I'm not sure," he admitted. Jessie walked in and teased, "Uncle Jordan, are you scared off by Cyrus? He's not that formidable. I doubt he can even treat the odor problem." "And why do you say that, Jessie?" Jordan inquired. "This is because Quinci was seeking treatment when I visited Cyrus. He prescribed gastrointestinal medicine that was utterly ineffective," Jessie explained. Evelyn nodded and remarked, "Even if he can treat the patients, it still takes seven days to cure, but we're offering free treatment for consumers. How much damage can Cyrus really cause?" Jordan agreed, "You're right, Aunt Evelyn. I'll handle it as you've suggested." "Jordan, are you trembling in fear because of Cyrus? Do you think he's a medical genius?" Evelyn sneered and fixed a meaningful gaze on him. The question was highly provocative, causing him to lower his head and reply, "No, he's not." Evelyn then continued puzzledly, "Wait a minute. Jessie, isn't Quinci Jason's wife and Drake's lover? Both of them have serious conflicts with Cyrus. Why would he willingly treat her?" Jessie admired Evelyn's sharp memory and wit at such an advanced age. "Grandma, initially, Cyrus didn't want to treat her at all. He criticized Jason and Drake harshly and essentially drove Quincy away with visible anger. But then, he struck some kind of deal with Clara," Jessie elaborated. "How does Clara fit into all this?" Evelyn was getting confused. Jordan quickly explained, "I know that Clara is Mira's biological mother. She gave birth and left Mira with Cyrus to pursue her career as a celebrity. After seeing that Cyrus is on the rise, she wants to blackmail Cyrus. But he gave her a stern lesson, so she chose to get close to Jason and Drake." "I see. It seems that Jason seems reliable, then," Evelyn concluded. "Absolutely," Jordan confirmed once more. … At 8:30 am on the next day, Jordan Pharmaceuticals' press conference commenced promptly. They aimed to salvage the market before trading began. Hundreds of journalists from across Summerland were present, broadcasting the whole event live. All the disgruntled customers were barred from entry, creating a chaotic scene with suffocating odors permeating the air. Many media personnel wore triple-layered masks, struggling not to vomit from the stench. Even Jordan was finding it difficult to endure though he was inside. "Ladies and gentlemen, we guarantee that within a week, we'll resolve the odor issues for all customers. Please trust in Jordan Pharmaceuticals and the Hayes family, a century-old medical family," Jordan declared. "Mr. Hayes, isn't a week too long?" someone questioned. "A week is necessary to completely eliminate the odor, and only Jordan Pharmaceuticals has the capability," Jordan asserted confidently, implying that no one else could manage it. He glanced at his watch and realized there were just ten minutes until the stock market opened. He messaged Jason: "Mr. Xenos, is the money ready?" Jason: "Yes." Earlier this morning, Jordan's secretary had informed him that Margot, Nicole, and Neil had collectively acquired 12 percent of the company's shares. They might lose a controlling stake if the three of them continued to buy the shares. The customers outside were not satisfied with this result. "Just curing the odor issue isn't enough for us. What about compensation?" "Yeah, a week is too long. I can't go home or stay in a hotel. Should I sleep under a bridge?" At that moment, everyone's phones chimed simultaneously with a notification from the Jorsproburgh Medical Association. They had issued a Medical Directive from the Hippocrates Sect. It was addressed to the entire population of Jorsproburgh's 21 million residents.