Caleb didn't urge Susan. He reached out and casually tapped his slender fingers on the table with a timely reminder."You have one minute left."Thirty seconds left."Susan, sitting across the table, looked confident with a strategy in mind at first, but she gradually became nervous."Five seconds left."Susan's heart was in her mouth as she clenched her fists.At the last moment, she abruptly raised her head and said firmly, "Okay, I'll tell you, Mr. Lane."But you will keep your word, won't you?"It was true that Susan always had a yearning to pursue further studies in Glerany, but she had little opportunity to do so.Even if she had the opportunity, she didn't have the funds.Therefore, she had been delaying the pursuit of further studies.Caleb curled his lip in disdain and had a mocking look in his eyes as he replied coldly, "I never lie through my teeth. Of course I will keep my word."Susan slouched and heaved a long sigh. She looked dejected at that moment.For a m
After taking two steps forward, Caleb suddenly turned his head, shot Susan a cold glance and warned, "Susan Baker, I'm warning you, put away those intrusive thoughts. If I ever find out that you try to scheme against Ember, I will take away your chance of studying abroad, or I will make you never come back again from overseas."With that, he strode towards Ember without stopping.Susan sat in her seat. Before she could press Caleb to stay, he strode away without looking back.Looking at Caleb's back, she slowly clenched her fists and bit her lip.However, she wasn't in a hurry.She would have another chance to get close to Caleb.She had to acquire that man no matter what.-"Caleb, how did you get Susan to hand over this information so fast? I thought..." Ember gushed cheerfully and smiled when she saw Caleb.Before she finished speaking, Caleb coldly interrupted her, "What were you thinking?"Did you think I was going to have dinner with that woman and spend the night with
After Ember heard those words, her body trembled involuntarily and her face sank.Dispirited, she slowly drooped her hand holding the phone.Caleb noticed something was wrong with Ember after she answered the phone.He frowned with a worried look on his face as he asked, "Em, what's wrong? Did something happen with John?"He didn't hear the entire conversation between Ember and Allen. He just heard it intermittently.Ember's face turned pale and tears welled up in her eyes at some point.Without a look of disbelief, she replied tremblingly, "Caleb, someone bought the batch of herbs from John."As soon as she said that, Caleb's usually calm and composed face looked surprised.Someone bought the herbs?To his knowledge, the batch of herbs were rare, but not everyone could use them.Why did someone buy the batch of herbs at that juncture?Ember looked a little dazed. As a thought crossed her mind, she grabbed Caleb's wrist and said excitedly, "Caleb, do you think Susan is behin
"Mr. Lane, John's assistant, Murray Kellogs, has agreed to meet tomorrow morning, I've already sent the time and location to your phone."Caleb replied with a low voice, "Okay, I know."Before hanging up the phone, he said, "Help me investigate Henry's recent whereabouts, as well as the people Murray has recently met.""Okay Mr. Lane."Ember didn't sleep well all night because she was thinking about the batch of herbs.When she woke up the next day, she went to the hospital to see her mother."Mom, just wait a little longer. I'll soon be able to get that batch of herbs and make a specific drug, and you'll soon be able to wake up to see me."Ember sat at her mother's bedside and talked for a while till she felt better.She returned to the hospital room and paid Jamie a visit.Jamie was a lovely little angel. Ember had just entered the ward when Jamie spotted the tiredness on her face.Lifting her head and peering at her, Jamie asked gently, "Mommy, did you not rest well last n
After the two cups of coffee were finished, a foreign man with a huge beard appeared in front of them.He asked in fluent Friss, "You two are Mr. and Mrs. Lane, right?"Hearing this voice, Caleb raised his head and gazed at the man.After recognizing him, Caleb slowly and leisurely stood up and extended his hand to the man."That's right. We are."The bearded man remained cordial. After shaking Caleb's hand, he nodded toward Ember again, apologizing to the two."I'm really sorry. There was some delay on the way here. I hope you two didn't wait for too long."Now that Ember finally met Murray, a little smile appeared on her face.She shook her head in response. "No worries."Knowing Ember was in a rush, Caleb didn't waste time making small talk with Murray. He got straight to the point.He spoke Ederlese fluently and without an odd accent."I'm sure my assistant, Allen, has already communicated with you about the purpose of our meeting with you today."Murray nodded signific
When Ember heard these words, she was heartbroken. A chill rose from the soles of her feet.Just as she was ready to ask another question, Murray blurted out of nowhere, "Perhaps I can try and find some other way to contact them. But I can't guarantee if they're willing to meet you."Ember lifted her head immediately, hope shining in her eyes.Her fists tightened once more from excitement, and her gaze conveyed excitement and urgency. "Okay! As long as I can get in touch with the other party, I will definitely thank you properly!"Caleb sat next to Ember, his brow furrowed as he repeatedly scrutinized what Murray had just said.His gaze fell on Murray as he stared at him intently, as if he wanted to see through him."Mrs. Lane, you should know that the other party is very mysterious. It is not easy to get the other party's contact information, and the process may be very convoluted..."Murray looked conflicted.Although he didn't say it explicitly, Ember understood the meaning
The RV door gently opened, and Murray stepped into the vehicle."What did those two ask you?"In the RV, a man sat with his index and middle fingers squeezing a cigarette, inhaled, and slowly expelled a circle of smoke.Murray's face appeared stiff as he faced the man. He coughed before speaking slowly, "They were both asking me about you. They wanted me to reveal your information to them."That woman opposite of me seems to want that batch of herbs very much. She's also promised to give me a large sum of money. Why don't you just sell that batch of herbs to them again at a high price?"When the man who was smoking heard his words, his deep eyes narrowed slightly. Gently blocking the ashes, he asked, "So you gave them my information?"Murray flinched and quickly shook his head. "No! Of course not!"I didn't say a single word more. Don't worry, since I took your money, I will absolutely keep my mouth shut."When Henry heard his comments, a look of delight crossed his face.He n
"No, most of the people I've offended don't have the ability to purchase so many precious herbs in one go."But speaking of which, there is one person who doesn't want this research to continue."Caleb arched a brow when he heard Ember's remarks and looked up at her with curiosity.Ember spoke slowly and calmly, "It's my mother's attending physician, Dr. Miller.""Before Professor Stone came, there was a set of research programs in the institute, which had always been led by Dr. Miller. It's just that there had never been any progress in this set of research programs. After Professor Stone came, the previous program was stopped."Professor Stone came up with a new research program, and this research program was only missing this particular herb. Dr. Miller's previous research results were suddenly disregarded. He seemed a bit unable to accept it."Hearing Ember discuss the problem, Caleb softly shook his head. "Dr. Miller isn't this capable."Alright, don't think too much for no