hapter 6

Ashton’s offer was hard to turn down–especially the part about owing Briar a favor. That one hit differently.

Getting a favor from the Wade family might not mean much now, but Ashton’s promise carried real weight.

His influence had already outgrown the Wade family’s name. Thinking about her own reasons for coming back to the country, Briar paused.

Noticing her hesitation, Ashton leaned in. “Miss Jennings, you’re still in college, right? With your talent in traditional medicine, it’d be a shame not to study at Shoneport University. I’ve got some pull there if you’re interested, I can help.”

He was sharp. In the short time since learning Briar’s name, Ashton had already looked into her background. And this offer just hit the mark.

Briar smiled, her voice clear and calm. “Deal.”

Ashton pulled out his phone right away. “Let’s exchan

contact info.”

Briar glanced up, catching the friendly look in his eyes. She casually opened WhatsApp and added him.

Right after, Ashton transferred 3 million dollars to her, along with the remaining payment for the pills.

Once the money hit her account, Briar’s mood lightened even more. “Today’s treatment’s done. I’ll be back tomorrow for another session.”

When Ashton heard she was leaving, he nodded, then looked over at Griffin, who was slowly coming around. He turned back to Briar and said politely, “Let me walk you out.”

So the girl who’d swaggered in beside Ashton was now being respectfully escorted out by him.

a–stray off the street could

all their little plans

a leg over her bike. She balanced on one foot,

softened. He backed up to make way

him–ever since he paid

smile

had changed her

black motorcycle, leaving Ashton with nothing but the sharp, stylish image

staring in the direction she’d gone, Morton came over and asked in a low voice, “Mr. Wade, want

a fierce look that was more bark than bite. It was just like

tomorrow.” He’d already figured out what made Briar tick. As long

puzzled but

on the busy street, Briar cruised behind a

cutting through traffic. After all, there was no

phone rang with Tristan’s custom ringtone. She answered

Chapter 6

money to track me doen. The offices long dan de be Dasminca, is that

Briar squinted. “Probably

on the Dark Net and check who posted

chuckled. “I’m on vacation, and you want me to mess with the Dark Net, huh? Do you realize how much influence they hold in

crawling with elite hackers. Digging around without

maybe I’ll think about

him down.

at

medical world, known for his rare and insane Golden Eighty–One Technique. Every rich and powerful person wanted big, but he

for Tristan. On the Dark

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