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

Sure, you can get some outdated equipment from small manufacturers, making do. But… in this industry,

Hardly any.

clench my fists. Despite the perfect room temperature, I feel

I hesitate.

to succumb to William, but he’s not entirely wrong.

and a few researchers, producing enough cure in a short time

the number of infected continues to

from the sofa, adjusting his clothes.

Think about it. Remember, time is running out for

strides out of

in the office, I slump onto the sofa.

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

calls, seeming to check my state.

lower my head, staring at the

I run my fingers through

half a minute, I lift my head, determination in

go talk to Nathan, persuade him to abandon

as I’m about

he asks, “If a few words from you could make Alpha Nathan give up the collaboration with William, he

try, right?” I say, “Are we just going to wait,

Moss chokes up.

I pull away.

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

turn to

stops

“Wait, Diana.”

going to persuade me-

slightly mocking smile, “Your plans are grand,

“What?”

desk, handing me a report.

desk, handing me a

says, “It confirms that Nora indeed consumed a

the report

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

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

someone to investigate who recently bought this

I pause.

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