"We can't interfere with other people's business. Let's focus on our work," said Luca as she tucked away her phone and continued with her experiment.

At present, everything Luke did was to vent her frustrations.

She could not retaliate against Karen. It was not because she lacked the ability. It was just that once she took action, it could potentially have significant repercussions.

Luke's actions, on the other hand, could mitigate those repercussions and avoid conflict between the Crawford and Mallory families.

Luca thought that she indeed had the capability, but her abilities still did not match Luke's.

She did not necessarily have to surpass Luke, but sometimes, she needed various abilities to protect herself and her children while supporting Luke.

After Abel got off the plane at A City International Airport, he walked out of the airport and directly got into the car that had been arranged for him.

After the driver greeted him, he took him to the hotel.

All of this was arranged by Abel himself. After checking into the presidential suite of the hotel, he sat on the couch and puffed on a cigar. He recalled the events of the past few days.

The industry networking event in X City seemed to have yielded some results, but not significant ones.

After all, three types of herbs were still missing.

Moreover, although those two Caucasians claimed that Luke's car trunk was empty, Abel suspected that Luca might have done something behind his back.

However, he lacked evidence.

Even though Luca was his subordinate, suspecting someone of betrayal required evidence in the Island of Despair.

Abel had none at the moment. He could discipline Luca, but if news of such a thing spread back to the Island of Despair, it would cause panic and dissatisfaction among the people.

Abel was controlling those people with drugs, but they still had independent thoughts and emotions. Even under the drug's control, they still had their own thoughts and feelings of discontent.

could not act recklessly, lest

well aware that even with drug control, Shanks could help

individuals in this world besides Shanks. If they could find another doctor and pharmacist, replicating the antidote would be an easy

he also relied on winning people

father used to do this. Without relying on various drugs, he still managed to control the

by Luke and others, Abel still respected

it no

of the

his cigar lazily and got up to open

into his arms. The person even tiptoed to plant a kiss on his face.

His eyes were

miss me? If you don't miss me, why did you ask me to come over?" Hera also noticed the gloominess in the

well what Abel thought of

some generosity from him, which was why she dropped everything

not like her. Even though she had once fantasized about winning his

it was fine. Back then, Hera could always catch a glimpse of happiness in Abel’s eyes that was meant

a little hard to get. She refused to believe he had not missed her

confident in her

but Abel had not reacted as she had expected. Her

Hera said with a gloomy face. He asked her to come, but

started walking toward the

not say anything. It even

a sudden panic. If she left now, there would be no benefits for her to

was just trying to lighten things up with a joke." Hera quickly went back and closed the

your face. I just wanted to cheer you

then leave," replied Abel,

not in a good mood, I'll keep you company until you feel better." Hera caught a whiff of the distinctive scent of cigar

but brighten up her eyes. It was a smell she had grown accustomed to during the past few times she had spent with Abel. After smoking it twice, she developed a liking

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