After a moment of thought, Eden frowned again. If King Cobra really had something to do with Alain, who should she help?Annoyed, she stowed her mobile and pulled down her cap before heading towards Alain. "Let's go."Alain looked at her and took her hand, asking casually, "Something important?""It's done now," Eden said, her eyes a bit dimmed.Alain nodded, saying nothing more.As they were driving, a luxury car approached them. It was Helena and Vivian.Helena approached with a smile, swaying her hips. "We were so focused on your grandpa earlier that we forgot you two haven't eaten. Let me take you out for dinner. My treat."Alain smirked. "Thanks."Eden glanced at Helena and then looked away, saying nothing.Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of a high-end restaurant specializing in modern cuisine.This was the most exclusive restaurant in Rielton, open only to members with different levels of access. Ordinary members dined in the main hall on the second floor,
When Helena heard Eden's response, she smiled."You want to use your own card? Think it through. Normal members can only dine on the second floor. Are you sure you want to eat alone?"Helena's lips curved into a smile. "You should come with me. You're representing the Wards when you're out, so don't embarrass Alain."Quin sneered. "I wonder what Alain is thinking, getting engaged to someone like you. What’s impressive about you? Can you even get Alain in? Being able to enter a restaurant like this is a status symbol. Not only will you embarrass Alain by using a normal member card, but you’ll also make him lose status. I've never seen anyone as shameless as you."Her disdain was evident.Eden met Quin's gaze with a nonchalant look. "A normal member card is disgraceful? How impressive do you think your diamond member card is?""You..." Quin was taken aback. "At least we can eat in a private room on the top floor with a diamond member card, while you can only dine in the hall on the
"No... No thanks," Helena said, struggling to keep her smile. "I should be buying you dinner.""But a Primal Diamond member's private room isn't as comfy as one for a Diamond member, right?" Alain said slowly, pulling Eden closer.Helena and the others could only watch with dark expressions.When Quin saw how Alain was holding Eden's hand tightly and how close they were, her eyes flashed with envy. She pouted and said, "Ha! So what? That's Alain's card. He gave it to her to keep up appearances. How could a country girl like her have a Primal Diamond card for the Hanging Garden?"Helena gulped and gave Quin a look. "Alain isn’t a member of this restaurant. The owner offered him a Primal Diamond membership, but he refused.""What?" Quin said in disbelief. "Then the card she’s using…""It’s her own," Helena said seriously.They had all assumed Eden was just a country girl. But now it seemed they had made a mistake.A Primal Diamond Card meant she was an honored guest at this resta
Eden took the menu, gave it a once-over, and then set it down."For appetizers, we'll have caviar. For the soup, lobster bisque. For the cheese course..."She spoke calmly and deliberately, detailing how each course should be prepared. She even made a personal request for the type and vintage of wine.Everyone present was captivated, unable to take their eyes off her once she began speaking.Quin was stunned.She had planned to humiliate Eden in front of Alain but hadn’t expected Eden to outshine everyone.What was happening?Wasn’t Eden just a girl from the countryside? How did she know all this?Her outfit couldn’t have cost more than a hundred dollars, yet she seemed perfectly at ease in such a high-end restaurant.Alain glanced at Eden sitting beside him, unable to hide his smile before bursting into laughter. Quin was so irritated her face turned red.After the waiter left, Eden leaned back in her chair and lazily looked at Quin. "If you need anything else, just order it
Horace could feel a cold stare directed at him; he immediately looked up. But there was no one there—Eden was absorbed in her mobile, and Alain’s gaze was fixed on Eden. He was taken aback.Alain shifted his focus and thought for a moment before saying, "Look for him at the Agency."Eden’s hands paused when she heard this, and she glanced at Alain.Noticing her look, Alain turned to her and asked, "What’s wrong?""It’s nothing," Eden replied, slowly averting her gaze.Alain glanced at her but said nothing further."Don’t tell me he’s at the Agency? That’s so cunning. He must know going there is like signing his own death warrant," Horace said, dismissing the idea of King Cobra hiding at the Agency."Where else can he go in Rielton besides the Agency?" Alain raised an eyebrow, his eyes cold.Horace instinctively shrank back, not daring to meet his gaze. "You’re right. King Cobra knows Rielton is our territory. The Agency’s territory is the safest place for him, but how can we de
Alain burst out laughing, his eyes full of affection."I'll charge just 1% interest. How does that sound?""Deal," Eden agreed without hesitation.She suddenly realized that using her boyfriend's money didn’t feel so bad after all.Horace looked at the two of them and felt like he'd had his fill of their lovey-dovey moment.After dinner, on their way back to the Ward residence, Eden sent another message to King Cobra.You’ve been exposed. Someone's heading to the Agency to find you. Tell Arctic Hawk to disguise you.The reply came quickly.Darn, who are these people? How are they so skilled? Didn’t you already change my location?Eden glanced at Alain, noticing he was resting with his eyes closed. She turned her attention back to the message, staying silent for a moment.The ones chasing you today.King Cobra was speechless. These people were relentless!Sure. I trust Arctic Hawk’s skills. I’ll wait at the Agency and see if they can identify me. Thanks.Eden didn’t reply a
However, Eden was different. She wasn’t from the Hunt family, nor was she a naive country girl. She had medical skills, understood how society worked, and had her own way of handling things.She didn’t care how others viewed her or about the details. She did whatever she liked, however she liked.She wasn’t just a skilled medical practitioner. She was also Nosoi, a figure countless people begged and bribed to meet.Nosoi’s reputation was widespread. Powerful and influential families were willing to spend fortunes just to locate her. Yet, no one had ever seen her face, and few had managed to find her.Nosoi had a peculiar personality. She didn’t care how much money was offered. She also considered the patient's character. She wouldn’t save someone with a bad character, no matter how much they offered. But if they had a good character, she might save them for free.Julius knew of ten patients who had received Nosoi’s treatment, all from wealthy families with good reputations. Among
Late at night, in a mansion on the outskirts of the city.A man sat on a sofa in the lavish mansion, holding a glass of red wine. His eyes were fixed on the glass, radiating an imposing presence.A man dressed in black stood before him."Sir," the man said respectfully, his head lowered. "Julius was poisoned, but Eden didn't save him.""Oh?" The man raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised. "It seems I've underestimated her. She’s keeping her cool quite well.""Maybe we're mistaken. Maybe Eden really doesn't have any medical skills. According to the information from the Ward family, the one who treated Alain is Sulien, who’s always by his side. Should we shift our focus to him instead?""It’s just a ploy to deceive you," the man said, sipping his wine. He stood up, his demeanor cool. "If Sulien could truly treat the Seductress’s Sanguine, why would he let it drag on for half a year? Only the fools from the Ward family would believe that."The man in the suit frowned. "So, you think