Chapter 8 This Medicine Is Poisonous

• "No, no need ...
• "I'm terrified!"
• Gale vehemently shook his head.
• Caleb's manner unsettled him deeply. If he went in, he might have to wait until he slept with his fiancée before he could leave!
• Things might change if she were a beautiful lady.
• If she were an ordinary woman, then ...
• Caleb inferred that Gale's refusal stemmed from his anger.
• Wiping away his sweat, he glared at the security guards.
• "Why haven't you offered an apology to Mr. Bush?
• "Bring Nora out now! Accompany Mr. Bush inside home!"
• "That won't be necessary, Old Mr. Wheeler.
• "I wish to cancel the engagement," Gale insisted.
• Observing his resolve, Gale hesitated to step inside.
• "Gale ...
• "I bowed to you, seeking your understanding. I just hope you can calm down!
• "After you marry Nora, the Wheeler family will respect you. Anyone who dares to say otherwise, I'll kick him out of the house! Even if Nora makes you angry, I'll teach her a lesson!
• "Don't break off the engagement, okay?"
• Caleb's attitude had become extremely humble.
• Later that afternoon, he had arranged for someone to pick up Gale from the hospital and then headed to a vineyard outside the city to fetch some fine wine from the cellar, preparing to entertain him with it.
• However, events took an unforeseen twist.
• Upon seeing Gale unaccompanied, it seemed that the people Caleb had sent to pick him up had been intercepted.
• Caleb's demeanour left the security guards breathless with caution.
• If he could make Old Mr. Wheeler so nervous ...
• What kind of status must this grandson-in-law have?
• This is bad!
• If Old Mr. Wheeler assigns blame, none of us can bear it!
• Gale felt bewildered.
• This old man bowed to me first, then said those words. Am I too petty for arguing with the guards?
• "Old Mr. Wheeler, I'm not angry!
• "Really!"
• Yet Caleb interpreted his words differently.
• As a disciple of Wonder Doctor, he upheld composure and authority. Even slight changes in expression carried weight with the same words!
• Thud!
• Caleb knelt before Gale.
• He is kneeling in front of him!
• This scene left the security guards stunned, their hair bristling in shock.
• He was Caleb Wheeler!
• A respected elder in Rockville!
• But here he was, kneeling before a young man?
• Why'd he do this?
• Gale grew even more perplexed.
• What is going on?
• "Grandpa!"
• A voice rang out.
• Nora hastened from inside the house, joined by her parents and several relatives.
• Upon reaching the scene, she was struck with astonishment.
• Her eyes fixed on Gale, unable to comprehend what she was seeing.
• Meanwhile, Gale stood before her, rendered speechless.
• This girl was completely the type you never get tired of looking at. Though they had only met briefly not long ago, seeing her again now still felt captivating.
• Could she possibly be my fiancée? The idea seemed too good to be true!
• Yet, if it were indeed her, perhaps I could reconsider this marriage ...
• "How could you force my grandfather to kneel?"
• Nora's anger surged like a tempest, a chilling aura emanating from her presence.
• The moment she saw him, everything clicked into place. This rogue-like b*stard was her fiancé!
• Not just a b*stard, but also so arrogant!
• "Dad, please get up.
• "Making my dad kneel for you, you've really crossed the line!
• "The wrath of the Wheeler family is something you cannot endure!"
• Several middle-aged onlookers nearby seethed with anger.
• However, Caleb's fury eclipsed them all.
• "Kneel, every single one of you!" he commanded.
• "Look at what you have done!
• "You dared to hinder my grandson-in-law's escort? Now face the consequences!
• "If you refuse to kneel ... "
• Caleb gasped for breath, overwhelmed by his mounting excitement.
• Clutching his chest tightly, his complexion drained of colour.
• "Dad!"
• "Grandpa!"
• "Dad, please hold on! Let me give you the medicine now."
• A man in his middle years, his face characterised by angular features and framed by square glasses, showed a mix of intense caring and worry. He reached into Caleb's pocket to take out the medicine and offer it without delay.
• This man with the angular face is Nora's father, Austin Wheeler.
• He also holds the position of the current head of the Wheeler family.
• "Wait a moment," Gale interjected, stepping in to intervene.
• "Gale, do you understand that my dad has coronary heart disease? You've distressed him greatly—what more do you want?"
• Austin roared in anger.
• He wanted to retract his hand and quickly administer the medicine.
• But Gale had a firm grip on his arm, like a restraint, preventing him from moving!
• With one hand, he felt Caleb's pulse and then sniffed the medicine pill, reaching a conclusion.
• "This medicine is poisonous."