Chapter 2

In the elevator, Dustin stared at the crystal necklace dejectedly. Even though he had expected it, he was still sad that his marriage had ended just like that. He had once thought that happiness was simple: meals on the table, cheerful days, and simple pleasures. Now, he found out that normalcy was a sin. It was time to awaken from this prolonged daydream.

Suddenly, his phone rang, breaking him out of his trance. When he picked up the phone, a familiar voice came from the other end.

“Mr. Rhys, I’m Hunter Anderson from the Swinton Group. I heard that today your wedding anniversary with Ms. Nicholson, so I’ve prepared a gift for you. I’m just wondering if you have any time today?”

“Thank you for your kindness, but I’m afraid we won’t be needing the gift,” Dustin said.

“Why?”

Hunter was taken aback. He could sense something wrong.

“Is there anything else you’d like to talk about, Mr. Anderson?”

“Actually, yes, there is.” Hunter cleared his throat awkwardly. “I’ve got a friend who contracted a strange illness. He’s seen a lot of doctors, but none of them could do anything about it. I was hoping that you could help.”

“Mr. Anderson, you know my rules.”

“Of course I do! I’m sincere in my request. My friend owns some canscora, which I remember you were looking for. I’m sure he’ll be willing to part with it if you help him,” Hunter said.

“Is this true?” Dustin asked seriously.

“Yes, it is!”

“Alright, if that’s so, then I’ll be willing to take a look.” Dustin immediately agreed to the request.

He wasn’t interested in money or jewels, but rather some rare herbs and plants, as he needed them to save lives.

I’ll send someone to pick you up

Swinton Group and one of the Mighty

one more down, five to go. I should have enough time,” Dustin muttered to himself. His

saw

James, why are

divorced?” Florence did not waste any

gave her a forced smile. “It’s

on a pleasant note. However,

well. If you hadn’t done

was stunned. What

know how I’ve treated her over the past three years. I’m pretty sure I’m never done anything to betray Dahlia’s trust in me,”

snorted again. “My daughter was right to divorce you! Look at yourself. She’s

think you’re going too far?”

helped the Nicholson family three years ago, they wouldn’t be where they were

I am? Am I not speaking the

Suddenly, James stepped forward. “Listen here, Rhys. I don’t care whether you divorce my sister or

money?” Dustin

my sister gave

take it! Give it back!” Florence stretched out her

any money from her,” Dustin

dollars? Do you take us as idiots?” James did

give us the money. Don’t make me angry!”

believe me.”

Listen here. No matter how much you beg, I’m

too dense for this. Let’s just search his pockets!” James said impatiently. He

Florence followed suit.

do you have to

by the Nicholson family so soon after the divorce. They were

the ground in

Mom? Watch your mouth. Who do you think you

time, they didn’t find what they wanted from his

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