Chapter 270

Unable to remain at Vivianne's side in the medical room due to his urgent search for the York family, Frederick entrusted Theodore's safety to Scarlett, Tyger, and Jacob.

All three were proficient fighters, and Tyger and Jacob had made a full recovery.

Their combined strength would deter most threats, and even if they couldn't defeat an attacker, they could buy enough time for Frederick to return.

Salmasian had few individuals, like Varek or Mr. Faith, who were capable of easily overpowering Tyger. If such a person wanted Theodore dead, they wouldn't resort to poison; they would simply attack directly.

Parasitic poison users typically weren't skilled in hand-to-hand combat and relied on their poison's potency. This was why the culprit first tested the poison on four victims, fearing a medical expert might be protecting Theodore.

If a medical expert could neutralize the poison, the poison user would be rendered powerless.

As Frederick departed, he cautioned the trio in a low vo