“It’s like this… I’m actually married, but I don’t know what my husband looks like or what he does. I only know that his name is Stanley Batton. The specifics are very complicated, so I don’t know how to explain it to you, but I only promised to marry this man back then to get something done,” explained Xyla solemnly.

“And then?” asked Stanley.

Xyla began to tell him about how she had been exposed by Emily a few days ago, and how her pre-planned replacement had then passed away. She spoke solemnly while he listened intently, nodding a little in between.

After hearing her story, Stanley said without hesitation, “Sure.”

His nonchalance was beyond Xyla’s expectations, so it shocked her a little.

“Really?”

“Yeah.”

“I won’t make you work for free. I’ll pay you. I’ll pay you way more than what you normally earn.”

Stanley faintly raised an eyebrow and looked at her. “And how much would that be?”

hundred thousand a

hundred thousand?” repeated an amused Stanley. He earned more than that in

it?” asked Xyla

I have one

“Spill,” Xyla replied easily.

about wanting to

I really think I should return that money to

back

you want then, fine…” Xyla nodded

he insist

would just have to

month’s amount later, and we’ll set

“Yeah.”

books that cover the basic knowledge for traditional medicine. Take it home and have a look. It’s best if you memorize them, that way you won’t be easily

behind her and set them in front of him. One was ‘Foundation in Medicine’ while

two books. Upon seeing the word ‘Foundation’ on

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