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 the industry.

on William’s face.

with me. He won’t sell medical equipment to 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 Sure, you can get some outdated equipment from small manufacturers, making do.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 Nathan

Hardly any.

the perfect room temperature,

I hesitate.

want to succumb to William,

a few researchers, producing enough cure in

the number of infected continues

up from the sofa, adjusting his

needs to be said. Think about it. Remember, time is running out for you. The longer you hesitate, the more people are at risk of

William strides out of the office.

just Moss and me left in the office, I slump onto the sofa.

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

seeming to check

head, staring at the

my fingers

I lift my head, determination in

him to

grabs me just as I’m about to get up.

you think it’s 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 publicly at the engagement

to try, right?” I say, “Are we just going to wait, do nothing, and eventually

Moss chokes up.

I pull away.

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William, there’s still a chance to turn things around. So, I

to leave.

suddenly stops me.

“Wait, Diana.”

to

a slightly mocking smile, “Your plans are grand, and I can’t talk you out of them. It’s about something

“What?”

desk, handing me a report.

goes to the desk,

results,” he says, “It confirms that Nora indeed consumed a drink spiked

report and

Nora’s physical indicators, there’s also a

not mistaken, you can only buy this type of aphrodisiac on the black

to investigate who recently bought this drug on

I pause.

help me with Nora’s blood test, not expecting him to carry