His Secret Spoiled Wife (Lily and Alexander) novel Chapter 1706

Since it was a poison, there would always be an antidote. Finding the poisoner was the most direct and convenient way to get the antidote. Who would have thought the person would be "dead" before he found her?

With this sudden change in the situation, Elijah could only pin his hopes on Dominic.

"He's not poisoned. He's injected with a catalyst."

This stunned Elijah. He blinked, almost doubting his ears. If his ears were fine, there must be something wrong with his comprehension.

‘What is…a catalyst?’

"I'm sorry, but I don't understand. What is a catalyst?" This was his first encounter with the term.

"Well, it's similar to poisons. It also damages bodily functions. The only difference is that catalysts accelerate the growth and division of the body cells to improve one's physical fitness and other aspects," Lily explained in the most layman's terms possible.

As expected, Elijah tilted his head and thought momentarily before hesitantly asking, "So, it's something like a stimulant?"

"Yes, and no. It's similar, but the nature of it is completely different." Lily shook her head before she continued, "In short, it is counterproductive. Every cell in everyone's body has its own growth speed and cycle.

“Now they are forcibly changed and accelerated by drugs. Although he may be physically strong, his body can barely hold itself together. The contrast is what is causing him pain."

As she explained, her two hands gestured into a rope, and the two hands pulled in opposite directions. Austin's body was the rope, so he would be in extreme pain whenever he had an attack.