"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.

recklessly, lest

that even with drug control, Shanks could help

could find another doctor and pharmacist, replicating the antidote would be an easy task if the samples were given to

drug control, he also relied on winning

this. Without relying on various drugs, he still managed to control the Island of

was later eliminated by Luke and others, Abel still respected Robert.

it no

of the

and got up to open

even tiptoed to plant a kiss on

down at the woman nestled in his arms. His eyes were still cold and indifferent, unlike the

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

knew well what Abel thought of

was simply hoping for some generosity from him, which was why

not like her. Even though she had

she understood that as long as there was money, it was fine. Back then, Hera could always catch a glimpse of happiness in

her hand from around his neck, planning to play a little hard

very confident in her own

stood up straight, but Abel had not reacted as she had

a gloomy face. He

started walking toward

anything. It even seemed like he wanted to shut

now, there would be no benefits for

can tell you're not in the best mood, so I was just trying to lighten things up with a joke." Hera quickly went back and

on your face. I just wanted to cheer

you want to leave, then

I'll keep you company until you feel better." Hera caught a whiff of the distinctive scent

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

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