The Luna Is Gone by Angelique Quinn

Chapter 125

Diana’s pov

The hand holding the file trembles slightly.

I’m furious.

I can’t believe so many people got infected suddenly.

The only explanation is that William expanded the sale of Gummy Skull.

“You’re forcing me?” I glare at him.

“Where does that come from? I’m just earnestly pleading for you to develop a cure for these infected people,” William raises an eyebrow.

“You’re still pretending!”

I forcefully slam the file. Papers flutter and cover the floor.

William remains unfazed, even more confident.

“Say whatever you want,” he smiles, “Do you want to watch more people get infected, Diana? You’re kind–hearted; I know you can’t let this happen. So why not put aside your prejudices and collaborate with me?”

Put aside prejudices and collaborate with him, so he can profit from the cure and the

drug?

I snort.

“After today, I’m leaving the lab.”

“Going solo?” William asks, a mocking smile, “Diana, you’re being too unrealistic. You think you can produce enough cure in a short time? I have dozens of pharmaceutical companies under my name. Producing a batch of cure takes half a day. But you? What do you have? How will you accomplish this monumental task?”

“I have enough money, I can—”

“Diana, you’re not a child anymore. Why are you still so naive in your thinking?” William interrupts, “Don’t tell me silly things like starting your own pharmaceutical

company. Can you guess why I signed a business contract with Alpha Nathan? Do you think it’s because I can’t come up with the money?”

No.

I know the answer.

William partnered with Nathan not just because of his strong Pack Alpha status but also because Dark Moon Pack controls the largest medical equipment production base.

medical equipment globally is in Nathan’s hands, monopolizing

plays on

you. Without equipment, how will you establish a pharmaceutical company, relying solely on manpower? Sure, you can get some outdated equipment from small manufacturers, making do. But… in this industry, do you think any small company is willing to risk offending Alpha

Hardly any.

Despite the perfect room temperature, I feel

I hesitate.

to succumb to William,

equipment, and with just Moss and a few researchers, producing enough

of infected continues to rise.

the

it. Remember, time is running out for you. The longer you hesitate, the more

strides out

and me left in the office,

to clench my fists, but my palms feel numb, as if something I want to grasp isn’t there.

to check my state.

head, staring at

just sit and wait.” I run my fingers through my hair, massaging

half a minute, I lift my head, determination in my eyes.

go talk to Nathan, persuade him to

just as I’m about to get

possible?” he asks, “If a few words from you could make Alpha Nathan give up the collaboration with William, he wouldn’t have announced it

just going to wait, do nothing, and eventually compromise with William?”

Moss chokes up.

I pull away.

11

there’s still a chance to

to leave.

suddenly stops me.

“Wait, Diana.”

going to persuade me-

grand, and I can’t talk you out of them. It’s about something

“What?”

the desk, handing

the desk, handing

test results,” he says, “It confirms that Nora

the report and frown.

indicators, there’s

buy this type of aphrodisiac

recently bought this drug on the black market. We should know the results soon.”

I pause.

Nora’s blood test, not expecting him to carry out the