Lindsey’s mind reeled.


    Considering this possibility, she resolved to delve into thepany’s surveince archives for the past week, seeking any breadcrumbs that could unravel this enigma.


    As she readied to depart, Leonel’s voice came from behind.


    “If indeed the medication was swapped, then the genuine one must be in possession of the individual who orchestrated the switch.


    ”


    As Lindsey exited the research institute, her phone buzzed with a call from Domenic.


    “Linds, I noticed the uproar.


    How’s the situation shaping up on your end?”


    Rying every detail about Xiomara and the weight-loss medication, Lindseyid bare the unfolding crisis to Domenic.


    “I can scarcely believe this turn of events.


    Fear not.


    I’ll get to the bottom of this,” assured Domenic before ending the call.


    Afterward, Lindsey returned to the hospital, finding Xiomara still unconscious.


    Seeing Lindsey’s return, Sumner rose and made his way over to her.


    Exhaling a sigh, Sumner said, “I reached out to Xiomara’s family and learned that she had lived with her neglectful aunt since childhood.


    Her aunt, being frugal to a fault, has distanced herself from Xiomara and is unlikely to show up.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org.


    ”


    Gazing into the ward where Xiomaray, Lindsey was filled with remorse and self-reproach.


    Had it not been for her actions, Xiomara wouldn’t be in this dire state.


    “I will cover her medical expenses.


    Whatever the cost, I’mmitted to her recovery.


    ”


    But Sumner intervened gently, “I’ve already taken care of it.


    ”


    “It’s my culpability.


    I can’t let you bear that burden.


    How have you spent? I’ll transfer the amount.


    ” Lindsey hurriedly attempted to make a transaction, but Sumner stopped her.


    Sumner ced a hand over her phone and met her gaze.


    “Linds, your concerns are mine.


    Don’t dwell on such small sums.


    I’ll handle the hospital expenses.


    Rest assured.


    Presently, our priority is quelling the rising tide of public opinion… The public’s outcry against you and thepany has reached its zenith.


    ”


    Clenching her fists tightly, Lindsey uttered with a grave expression, “Someoneid a trap, intending harm on Xiomara to target me.


    I refuse to dance to their tune…”


    Before she finished speaking, a deep, masculine voice resonated from behind.


    “Pardon me, are you, by chance Miss Lindsey Stewart?”


    Turning around, Lindsey saw a man in a ck jacket standing before her.


    “That’s me.


    And you are?”


    Producing an identification card, he disyed it briefly before tucking it back into his pocket.


    “I’m with the police.


    Mr.


    Walsh has tasked me with investigating the weight-loss pill incident.


    ”


    With that, he reassured Lindsey with a smile, “This investigation will proceed discreetly to avoid tipping off any adversaries.


    ”


    Acknowledging the covert approach, Lindsey nodded in agreement.


    She hadn’t expected Domenic to mobilize the police force on her behalf so swiftly.


    It would all be so much easier if the cops could help.


    Lindsey recounted the whole story to the police officer and handed over a copy of thepany’s surveince footage.