The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 202

"You just said your buddy took a hit to the spine, right? Well, that's spot on. This Crimson Sage stuff not only puts the brakes on toxins but also patches up nerve damage. Sounds like just the ticket for his condition."

Nikolai's words came swiftly, a soothing balm to anxious ears. Collins, hearing this, felt a wave of relief wash over him.

"Still, I'd strongly suggest your friend gets a thorough blood workup done. Some of those sneaky toxins don't show their ugly heads right off the bat," Nikolai mentioned casually.

A remedy as rare and targeted as this wasn't something you'd dole out to just any Tom, Dick, or Harry with a boo-boo, now was it? Some things you could just sniff out.

Collins' expression grew earnest, and after a moment's contemplation, he offered Nikolai a respectful nod. "Could I possibly trouble you to take a look at my friend another day? Rest assured, we can handle the fee, no matter the cost."

Even though Nick was a whiz with nerves, he hadn't spotted any extra issues. Nikolai's words carried a weight that demanded attention. After all, alternative medicine was played by a different set of rules than conventional medicine. What if Nikolai could work some magic on Leo?

Nikolai gave Collins a measured look before his gaze drifted back to the pill, neatly sealed in its transparent plastic sanctuary, his mind wheeling with thoughts, "I don't see an issue with taking a look, but I do have a small favor to ask in return."

Collins was quick on the uptake and didn't miss a beat. "Much obliged, Nikolai. I'll ask my friend's sister about the origins of this remedy right away."

With a polite nod, Nikolai's eyes sparkled with a hint of anticipation.

Without Mirabella's contact details, Collins had no choice but to ring up Leo. The call connected swiftly, and Collins relayed the situation in a nutshell.

"I'll ask her," was Leo's terse reply from the other end.

"About fifteen minutes," came Mirabella's reply.

"Alright, stay safe."

After hanging up, Leo wasted no time relaying his sister's words to Collins, unfiltered and precise.

Nikolai fell silent upon hearing this, his expression a mix of regret and understanding. After a moment, he handed the precious Crimson Sage back to Collins. The exchange was tinged with reluctance, even a touch of heartache, which made Collins hesitate to reach out. Yet, thinking of the medicine's supposed rarity and potential benefit for Leo, any thought of offering it back to Nikolai was quickly squashed.

After a brief inner battle, Collins' decision crystallized within a heartbeat, and without further ado, he pocketed the pill. A revered alternative medicine guru like Nikolai surely wouldn't miss one little capsule anyway.