Chapter 1058

The previous wonder drug was already a hot commodity, enough to make anyone green with envy. Now, with this new advanced drug on the scene, it's sure to ignite a fierce scramble among various factions. Jules had been snatched once by the medical organization, and

it was Flora who had swooped in to rescue him. Staying here wasn't safe; moving to the secret lab at Club 257 would be a safer bet.

"Alright," Jules agreed with a nod.

Without another word, Flora grabbed the medicine and began dissecting it under the equipment, her patience and focus unwavering. By the time she wrapped up and stepped out of the lab, three hours had flown by. Outside, snow was falling heavily, blanketing everything in sight.

With the snow making the mountain roads treacherous, Jules worried about Flora heading down on her own and offered to have someone accompany her.

"No need," Flora said, shaking her head and flashing her phone. "Connor's on his way to pick me up; he'll be here soon."

Just as she finished speaking, a man in a black coat, clutching a black umbrella, slowly emerged through the snow towards them. Connor approached Flora, his pants were damp, and snowflakes clung to his hair and lashes. His face, usually devoid of emotion, seemed even more frosty, giving off a distinctly unapproachable vibe. But the moment he laid eyes on Flora, all that iciness melted away, leaving only a warm glow behind.

He gave a polite nod to Jules, then passed the umbrella to Flora and bent down slightly. "The snow's made the paths slick; let me carry you down."

Flora met his gaze. "I can manage on my own."

"Hop on."

Flora conceded, not one to fuss, and climbed onto his back. In an instant, Connor's strong hands

off with a grin. Even though he

step steady and sure. Flora, holding the umbrella,

"Yeah," Connor replied.

February 17th. After the holidays, she would turn twenty. Twenty... the age when they could get officially engaged.

a Christmas gift for you," Flora said, one hand holding the

my best gift," Connor replied

year, the greatest gift

above

she couldn't stand him, even pushed

breaking things off,

when she was

about it felt like a dream. Flora chuckled softly, tightening her embrace around his neck, her lips

help but smile. Despite the steep incline of the mountain path Connor moved with ease, not jostling Flora in the slightest. Ten minutes later,

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