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
The other party's derision enraged Murray. He pounded the table violently, angrily removed the Rolex watch from his hand before throwing it to the other party."I still have this watch on me! Let's continue! I refuse to believe that I'll keep losing!"He wanted to win just one game.Murray was highly confident in his gambling abilities. He simply believed that the first few were unlucky.His poor luck would have run out in the first few rounds, and he would undoubtedly win this time.Since Murray wanted to bet, the few men across the table did not refuse. Soon, they started another round.Caleb went to the bar nearest to Murray and ordered a whiskey. He swirled his glass and kept an eye on him.Murray lost again in just a few moments.He had not won today from the start, which was why he was indignant and frustrated the whole time. He was unable to accept the situation.That was when Murray remembered Ember.That woman appeared to be eager to get the buyer's details. As long
Murray looked at the man across from him. It was then he finally realized that something was wrong, and he had a very angry expression."You're trying to cheat and threaten me! I don't want to play today! Let me go right now!"However, none of the men took Murray's words seriously."I see that you were quite happy playing just now. Let's play two more games. When I've had my fun, I'll naturally let you go."You're in such a rush. Could it be that you believe you can't win? Didn’t you say so many times you’ll win? Who knows? You might win the next round."When Murray heard these words, he was quite tempted.But he wasn't irrational.If he lost again in the next round, he would end up losing everything under his name. All of his money was now on the line, and he was also in debt.He couldn’t gamble anymore.Murray recited the reason in his heart. The look on his face gradually became firm and unshakable.He once again tried to stand up. "I'm not gambling today. If you didn't ha