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.

advanced medical equipment globally is in Nathan’s hands, monopolizing the

on William’s

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 Sure, you can get some outdated equipment from small manufacturers, making do.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

temperature, I

I hesitate.

want to succumb to William, but

and a few researchers,

number of infected continues to rise.

from the sofa, adjusting

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

saying that, William strides

me left in the office, I slump onto the

my palms feel numb, as if something I want to grasp

Moss calls, seeming to check my

lower my head, staring at the

just sit and wait.” I run my fingers through my

my head,

to Nathan, persuade him to abandon the collaboration with

just as I’m about to get up.

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

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

Moss chokes up.

I pull away.

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give up the collaboration with William, there’s still a chance to turn things around.

to

suddenly stops me.

“Wait, Diana.”

you’re going to persuade

are grand, and I can’t

“What?”

goes to the desk, handing me a report.

the desk, handing me a

confirms that Nora

the report and frown.

indicators, there’s also a

you can only buy this type of aphrodisiac on the black market.”

“I’ve already instructed someone to investigate who recently bought

I pause.

Moss to help me with Nora’s blood test, not