Chapter 684
Sienna was equally shaken, lifting her gaze to the man before her.
For the first time, a flicker of genuine astonishment broke through her usually composed eyes.
She knew all too well how lethal this experiment was.
Her voice dropped to a serious register. “Silas, do you comprehend the magnitude of the risks I just described?
I don’t have total certainty. No one can guarantee your safety.
If something goes wrong, the consequences are unimaginable p>
Yet despite their protests, Silas’s expression remained completely unwavering.
He looked at Sienna, his gaze clear and unreserved. “You said you don’t have a hundred percent certainty, but you didn’t say you had no certainty at all p>
Sienna frowned. “This isn’t something you can just gamble with p>
Seeing Sienna hesitate, the anxiety in Silas’s chest flared, prompting him to push her.
“We don’t have time to second-guess this. We have a thirty-day deadline.
If you keep dragging this out and miss the optimal treatment window, who knows what else might go wrong?
This is the only opportunity we have left, and the only way to save him p>
Sienna lowered her eyes, knowing deep down that he was right.
Every animal trial had failed; human testing was the only way to break the deadlock. There was no plan B.
The three women exchanged glances.
They couldn’t believe Silas was truly willing to sacrifice this much for Maloney.
The fact that he had been working tirelessly, burning through all his connections and resources to chase down leads, was already deeply moving.
And now, he was willingly putting his life on the line just to save him.
People were inherently selfish and clung to life. If it were them, they would never gamble their own lives for any man.
“I trust you.” Silas’s voice took on a sharp edge for the first time as his eyes locked intently onto Sienna.
With that, he walked straight over to the sterile hospital bed and lay down, stretching out his limbs, completely prepared.
He turned his head toward Sienna, a faint, teasing smirk actually playing on his lips.
“Let’s do this. Time waits for no one p>
Sienna looked at his fearless, open, demeanor and gently shook her head. With a soft, internal sigh; she finally yielded
She stepped forward, her expression returning to its usual clinical rigor, and gave him his final instructions,
“I need to make this perfectly clear upfront. I have not acquired the complete chemical makeup of the toxm in Maloneys system.
I can only rely on his symptoms and the existing samples.
I’ve synthesized a simulated toxin that mimics its effects and potency to the greatest possible extent.
But it is not a flawless, one-to-one replication of the original.
At the same time, this antidote is only developed up to the first stage.
Its compatibility, maximum detox threshold, and safe dosage limits are all entirely unknown p>
Sienna stood over him, slowing her words to ensure he absorbed every single syllable.
“I am going to inject you with the simulated toxin.
The dose will be strictly controlled within a calculated safe range.
If this dosage triggers the symptoms, I will immediately administer the antidote.
But you must remember p>
She leaned over, holding his gaze. “The second you feel your consciousness slipping.
Or if you experience any physical urges you cannot control, tell me instantly.
I will be monitoring your brainwaves and heart rate the entire time.
If even a single thing looks wrong, I will pull the plug. Do you understand p>
Silas looked at her face hovering inches from his own and gave a soft, “Yeah p>
Receiving his answer, Sienna banished all distracting thoughts and turned toward the console.
The needle pierced his skin, and the clear liquid slowly disappeared into his vein.
The waveforms on the monitor began to jump.
In that moment, everyone held their breath.