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.

most advanced medical equipment globally is in

plays on William’s

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 Sure, you can get some outdated equipment from small manufacturers, making do.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

Hardly any.

room temperature, I feel

I hesitate.

to succumb to William, but he’s not entirely

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

infected continues

up from the sofa, adjusting his

be said. Think about it. Remember, time is running out for you. The longer you hesitate,

William strides

Moss and me left in the office, I slump onto

feel numb, as if something I want to grasp isn’t there.

calls, seeming to check my state.

head, staring at

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

half a minute, I lift my head,

him to abandon the

I’m about to get up.

from you could make Alpha Nathan give up the collaboration with William,

going to wait, do nothing, and eventually compromise

Moss chokes up.

I pull away.

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give up the collaboration with William, there’s still

turn to leave.

suddenly stops

“Wait, Diana.”

you’re going to persuade me-

a slightly mocking smile, “Your plans are grand, and I can’t talk you out

“What?”

desk, handing

to the desk, handing me

“It confirms that Nora indeed consumed a drink spiked

the report

Nora’s physical indicators, there’s

mistaken, you can only buy this type of

to investigate who recently bought this drug on the black market.

I pause.

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