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.

across her face. “Funny… I thought you were too noble to care about rewards from

want is a rightful compensation. I treated Mr. Phelan Senior and saved his life. It’s only fair that I receive something in

let out a faint scoff. “Don’t worry. You’ll get credit for what you did. Just say it–what do you want? Money? Property?

like they were

uninterested and replied, “I only want one thing–rare

but I’m not exactly in the mood to dig it out for you. If you’d asked for money or women, I could’ve arranged something for

wait

a cold 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

her flawless face, and studied her for

all men fell into one of two categories when facing her–either they

she could speak, Andrew calmly said,

he turned 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 the face just

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