Chapter 305: Marry Him
The toxin in Arno Long's body wasn't exceptionally lethal. Had it not been located near his heart, it wouldn't have posed a serious threat at all.
Initially, the poison had stayed far from that critical organ. But during his brutal battle with the White Dragon King, Arno suffered devastating injuries. His blood surged with violent energy, triggering the toxin to spread and embed itself in the heart's vicinity.
For someone like Perry Moreno, removing the poison wouldn't have been difficult. His skill was more than enough to purify it completely.
But Perry was cunning—disturbingly so. Instead of eliminating the poison, he transferred it to a concealed area in Arno's body and sealed it with a rare and intricate method. A brilliant move, albeit sinister.
That way, even if the Long family managed to acquire the antidote someday, it would be useless. The sealed toxin was untouchable. Only when the seal was released and the poison returned to the heart could the antidote have any effect.
This shrewd trick ensured the Long family remained dependent on Perry. They had no choice but to tread carefully, which worked perfectly in his favor. And so, as part of his long game, Perry continued to maintain a watchful and benevolent eye on Anita Moore.
Of course, the Long family was oblivious to this manipulation. To them, Perry Moreno—who had "saved" Arno's life—was nothing short of a divine savior.
But John Lopez had observed the subtle flow of toxic energy within Arno's body. From those delicate traces, he unraveled the truth behind Perry's schemes.
Still, how could he reveal Perry's manipulations to anyone?
No matter how sly and treacherous Perry was, he remained John's mentor.
So John kept his mouth shut. He didn't expose Perry's devious trick. On the contrary, he even declared that Arno's survival until now was nothing short of a miracle.