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.

plays on

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 Sure, you can get some outdated equipment from small manufacturers, making do.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 and supply you?”

Hardly any.

the perfect room temperature, I feel a chill

I hesitate.

want to succumb to William, but

few researchers, producing enough cure in a short time is a fantasy.

number of infected continues

the sofa,

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

saying that, William strides out of the office.

in the office, I

feel numb,

seeming to check

my head, staring at

my fingers through my hair,

minute, I lift my

Nathan, persuade him

grabs me just as I’m about to get up.

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

going to wait, do nothing, and

Moss chokes up.

I pull away.

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as I can make Nathan give up the collaboration with William, there’s still a chance to turn things around. So, I have

turn to

suddenly stops me.

“Wait, Diana.”

you’re going to persuade me-

plans are grand, and I can’t talk

“What?”

the desk, handing me a

desk, handing

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

take the report and

from Nora’s physical indicators, there’s also a drug test

this type of aphrodisiac on the

who recently bought this

I pause.

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