The Luna Is Gone by Angelique Quinn

Chapter 120

Diana’s pov

I looked at William. In my memories, his eyes were always slightly squinted, warm and affectionate like gentle sunlight. But now, they were filled with calculation and cunning. Why didn’t I notice this before? Disappointment flooded my heart like a tide. I curved my lips into a faint smile.

“Don’t joke,” I said. “I will never help you.”

“Diana, you’re a smart kid. Don’t always make foolish decisions,” William’s tone turned dangerous, but I remained unfazed. Meeting his intense gaze, I spoke calmly,

“Foolish? It’s better than losing one’s conscience. Besides, I never thought you would win.”

“Are you going to oppose me to the end?” William’s eyes shot icy coldness, piercing through me. Bitterness spread in my mouth. I gritted my teeth.

“I never wanted to oppose you…” my voice softened, “If you choose to turn back, you’ll still be Uncle Reed, whom I respected. But…”

I clenched my fist, determination in my eyes.

“If you insist on going down the wrong path, you will be my enemy.”

I stared at William. At some point, I even felt like all the surrounding sounds had quieted down. I tried to capture all the emotions in William’s eyes. I hoped for regret, softness, kindness… because that was the Uncle Reed I knew. But there was nothing. His gaze grew colder, more unfamiliar. I knew he was evaluating my remaining value and whether to give up on me.

“What about you?” After a while, William suddenly spoke, looking at Moss. “Are you betraying me too?”

Moss smiled casually. “Using the term ‘betrayal‘ is a bit inappropriate. I’ve never truly submitted to you.”

“I thought you agreeing to restart the research project meant you were willing to obey me.”

“No, you’re wrong. All along, I’ve only followed those who could lead me to complete the experimental project, and that person is Healer. Unfortunately, you’ve lost Healer.”

“But I have endless money!” William emphasized. “As long as you stay with me, you’ll have wealth like you’ve never seen in your life.”

I observed Moss’s expression. William did propose a very tempting condition. However, Moss just smirked, lowering his eyes.

“Look at yourself…” Moss’s laughter was trembling, “Mr. Reed, you already have endless money. Do you even need more? Are you capable of spending it all?”

“You would dislike having too much money?” William retorted.

not being able to spend all that money. I’m afraid of

straightforward refusal,

regret this decision,” he said before turning and

looking at me, raising

something on my face?”

I had been staring at him since a while ago. But before I could say anything, the

announced loudly, “Next, let’s invite Alpha Nathan and his fiancée Avia to perform today’s

illuminated a man

was Nathan, and the woman

hand. Avia had a sweet smile on her face. They danced gracefully, like

slightly stinging, as if something was about to surge in the bitterness. From the moment Nathan and I first met, to the banquet a year

entire hall lit up again, the moment when Nathan and I passed each other back to back, all

down my cheek, and I closed my eyes.

we moved to another hall. Moss sat on my left, Nora on my right. Nora was openly appraising Moss, a sly smile on her face. I knew exactly what she was

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over to my ear, grinning, “Your male

“Do you

I teased. “I

“You know what I mean! Do you have any

handsome guy?”

I shrugged.

had no intention

“Ah! I’m sorry…”

right apologized hurriedly. It turned out that she accidentally knocked over Nora’s glass just now.

would undoubtedly be

“Diana.”

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for me to look to

wanting to leave, but

good friend, Nora–I mean, I

at William coldly. “Are you trying

walking up

my treasure; why would I threaten you?” William raised an eyebrow, then asked, “How do you feel about

lips, not