Chapter 179 - Making Plans (1/2)
For a long second Finland was able to forget their current problems and enjoy the friendly atmosphere around her. She was forever grateful to be able to see the people she loved around her.
”After this we have to make a plan,” Caspar said after they finished eating. ”I want to hear what's on your minds...”
Lauriel nodded, followed by Jean. They then stood up and followed Caspar to the library. Finland, who did not want Aleksis to hear their conversation, took her daughter outside and sat in the spacious balcony garden of the penthouse with a book. They basked outside enjoying the warmth of the sun that she had missed so much since living in San Francisco.
In the library, the three men sat down and started discussing strategies on how to deal with the situation they were facing. They were tense and fully concentrated. Earlier, in front of Finland, they managed to hold back their stress and did not show any signs of worry because they did not want to scare Finland and Aleksis.
However, now that there were behind closed doors, both Caspar and Lauriel no longer covered their feelings. Their faces showed extreme anger.
”What can I do for you?” Jean asked softly. He knew that he had the least resources compared to Lauriel and Caspar, but he was eager to help them.
”Hmm... you can come to Ned and Portia's party, but for the moment there is nothing you can do,” Caspar said. ”I think it would be best for you to return to Normandy and continue working as if nothing's happened.”
”But Terry just finished his transplant procedure, I wish to know if the procedure was a success...” Jean said. ”I can't just leave.”
”I checked his condition this morning before breakfast,” Caspar said. ”I have arranged for the best doctors to monitor him every day. So far his condition is very stable. Did you forget that I'm a doctor?”
”Oh...” Jean was stunned. He had almost forgotten that one of Caspar's many professions in his long life was a highly skilled surgeon.
Caspar, who could not sleep, got out of bed early that morning and did various things he could do while waiting for everyone to wake up and start their day. He thought of the child suffering from leukemia and wanted to make sure that the bone marrow transplant by Finland was not done in vain.
He was relieved to know that so far Terry was doing fine. He did not want Finland to undergo the operation for the second time in the future. He made sure that the doctor in charge reported to him daily.
”You can visit him this afternoon with Finland and say good-bye. I will be more relaxed if I don't have to think about your safety too. That is why it would be better for us if you stay away first.”
”I understand...” Jean finally said. Also, he had left his job for long enough and he must think of other actors and film crews involved in their new film project. He realized that he was not very useful for Finland this time. Therefore, he followed Caspar's suggestion.
”Ivan has kidnapped Karl Furstenberg and brought him to Germany. I am curious if Katia would rather see her friend die or offer an antidote for my child,” Caspar said again. His eyes blazed with fury and his hand gripped the table in anger. ”We will immediately go to my place and wait there. I will bring Finland and Aleksis with me to Germany. Do you want to come with us?”
Caspar turned to Lauriel who seemed to shake his head with a heavy heart.
”I need to make two poisons... One for Alexei and Katia, and one for Aleksis... I will send The Wolf Pack to infiltrate and poison the two and then I will make a deal to exchange antidotes...”
”What potion do you want to make for Aleksis?” Caspar asked, not understanding.
”Have you ever heard of the Mother of Poisons?” Lauriel asked in return. ”You must have at least heard about that from Aldebar.”
”Medusa?” Caspar frowned. ”That is the most dangerous poison ever made. Are you thinking about giving it to Aleksis?”
”If all else fails, I will be forced to give Medusa to Aleksis. Medusa will neutralize all kinds of poisons below its level, and then all we have to do is to give an antidote for the Medusa poison.” Lauriel explained.
”Do you have a Medusa antidote? Then why don't we try it now?” Caspar asked quickly.
Lauriel shook his head with a faint smile. ”I can make Medusa's antidote, but only if I have to. We should try other ways first.”
Caspar frowned and tried to judge the meaning behind Lauriel's words.
He could treat Aleksis by fighting poison with poison, and then treating the effects of his own poison. But he chose not to do it unless it was their last resort. Was the Medusa antidote that difficult to make?
Caspar finally decided to trust Lauriel and follow his words.
”All right. When will you start making your poisons? Will we meet you in Scotland or will you stop by in Germany?” Caspar asked later.
”I will leave tomorrow morning. I am waiting for Marion, Esso and the other to arrive. I will entrust them to you to coordinate while I go. If I have time, I will stop by Germany, if not... we will meet in Scotland.”
”OK.”
There was then a soft knock on the door and Jadeith entered with Finland and Aleksis.