Rebirth of a Flopped Actress: Career First, Love Second Chapter 359 Uncovering a Big Secret Finish Daxton, who was feigning illness and trying to cozy up to Olivia, was utterly shaken by her words, as if struck by thunder.
He simply wanted to get to know Olivia better. But how had he ended up genuinely sick because of his ac Even the battleâ
hardened Daxton was startled by this sudden âbad news.â
Olivia looked at Daxtonâs shocked face and sighed quietly. Dealing not only with ungrateful family members bi also being secretly dragged. How tough minst his days be?
âWhat kind of drug?â Daxtonâs heart quivered, something his family doctor had never mentioned.
âIf Iâm not mistaken, Olivia began, âthe person drugging you has been careful, administering only small doses each time, so itâs hard to detect any changes in your heart. Even if you went to the hospital, it could be misdiagnosed as heart degeneration due to oldâage!
Her gaze swept past Daxtonâs legs.
âYour legs stopped working suddenly a few years ago, right? The drugging must have started a month or two before your mobility issues began. This drug slowly ages a person. Be careful with what you eat from now on.â
Olivia wasnât foolish; if Daxton were truly feigning illness, she would have left him long ago.
It was during her diagnosis that she discovered issues convincing her of Daxtonâs plight.
Meanwhile, Daxton, who thought he had fooled Olivia with his acting, was internally conflicted.
Her words shocked him deeply.
His legs had indeed failed following an accident years ago, which doctors attributed to spinal nerve damage. But thinking back...
The accident happened just a few months after Byron Brought home Benedict, the illegitimate child.
If not for Daxtonâs immobility, he would never have handed over most of Moore familyâs management to Byron, nor agreed to let Benedict into the home.
A seasoned businessman, Daxton instantly connected the dots, his gaze sharpening.
âIâm sorry, I shouldnât have accused you of faking, Bellamy said to Olivia, feeling somewhat guilty, How pitiful is this elderly man, drugged by his own kin?
Lucas had just finished berating Louis and was feeling triumphant when lie and Benjamin saw a crowd and heard talk of deception.
âDeception? Did I miss something?â
Curious, Lucas and Benjamin pushed through the crowd.
âThis is easy to deal with! Sue them! Donât worry, I know a lawyer...â Lucas began, always keen on stirring up drama.
Finished Tue, Jan 21 Chapter 359 Uncovering a Big Secret But then he saw Daxton in his wheelchair.
In an instant, Lucas was dumbstruck. He quickly turned to Benjamin.
What? Why is the head of the Moore family here? Didnât Benjamin say his grandfather supported his acting?
Benjamin went quiet. No comment.
He was even more baffled than Lucas, Bellamy continued, âYour descendants are unworthy! How could they drug and harm you like this?â
Benjamin was stunned. Whoâs unworthy? And whatâs this about drugging?
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