Chapter 1018

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From that day forward, Mosby imagined he could ride the waves of influence across Gabo Creek, and maybe even all of southern Holtrien–just by mastering that miraculous acupuncture technique.

Just then, a calm voice broke through the tension. “Dr. Lake, I suggest you show some respect.”

Luna had quietly appeared and spoke coldly. “Andrew saved my grandfather’s life. And my grandfather personally told me to look after him from now on while he’s in the capital.”

Mosby gave an awkward chuckle. “Well, if Ms. Luna says so I won’t give this young man any trouble.” Nonetheless, he was already secretly scheming. The moment he got the chance, he would have Andrew captured and tortured until he coughed up everything he knew about the Ninefold Needles.

Luna gave a curt nod, then turned to Andrew. “Come with me. The Phelan family has a reward for you.”

When it came to rewards, Andrew was not planning to be polite. The Phelan family was one of the most powerful in the region, and if their inner vaults held any rare medicinal herbs, he definitely wanted in.

a quieter corner, Andrew asked plainly, “Let’s talk here. Ms. Luna, what exactly

at him, a flicker of sarcasm flashing across her face. “Funny… I thought

What I want is a rightful compensation. I treated Mr.

“Don’t worry. You’ll get credit for what you did. Just say it–what

most tempting worldly pleasures like they were nothing more

“I only want one thing–rare

family probably has plenty of that stuff lying around, but I’m not exactly in the mood to dig it out for you. If you’d asked

wait until you find

laugh. “Andrew, do you know how annoying your self–righteous attitude is? Acting like you’re above all material things… let me guess, you’re doing this to impress me, right? Trying to make me see you as unique? Someone different from

onto her flawless face, and studied

just about to throw in another sarcastic jab. In her experience, all men fell into one of two categories when facing her–either they bowed before her power, or they got completely swept up by her

said, “Luna, you’ve got issues–and they’re serious.”

and walked away. Her excessive pride was seriously starting to piss him off. If it ha old self–the prodigious heir of the Lloyds–he might have already slapped her across

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