Both men’s purposes were clear.Britton wanted to use Brandon’s power to boost the Darkmoon Assassin Group.Brandon,on the other hand, had a much simpler goal.He wanted Jeremy dead.
Corrine knew what both men really wanted.As she watched them discuss peacefully,she felt happy.She then held unto Britton’s arm and pouted like a spoiled child.
“I think we should discuss business with those close to us,Grandpa.”
She shook Britton’s arm and spoke in a soft voice.”Brandon has been in the Darkmoon for multiple years.Despite any unhappiness in the past,our relationship is still good.Brandon is such a trustworthy person,and is completely different from those outsiders.”
“You really think so?”Britton chuckled lightly,but his sharp eyes meaningfully assessed Brandon.”Do you share the same sentiment, Brandon?”
Both men’s purposes were clear.Britton wanted to use Brandon’s power to boost the Darkmoon Assassin Group.Brandon,on the other hand, had a much simpler goal.He wanted Jeremy dead.
Corrine knew what both men really wanted.As she watched them discuss peacefully,she felt happy.She then held unto Britton’s arm and pouted like a spoiled child.
“I think we should discuss business with those close to us,Grandpa.”
She shook Britton’s arm and spoke in a soft voice.”Brandon has been in the Darkmoon for multiple years.Despite any unhappiness in the past,our relationship is still good.Brandon is such a trustworthy person,and is completely different from those outsiders.”
“You really think so?”Britton chuckled lightly,but his sharp eyes meaningfully assessed Brandon.”Do you share the same sentiment,Brandon?”
Brandon responded with a gentle smile and said,”What I think does not really matter.What matters is your decision alone,Mr.Scott.”
He tapped his slender fingers on the table and said casually,”Still,Mr.Scott,I implore you to mull over it properly before making a decision.
This is directly tied to the future of the Darkmoon Assassin Group,after all.”
Britton was not annoyed by his slightly threatening tone.Instead,he smiled more kindly.”Business shouldn’t be linked with emotions.Even though I think highly of you and I’m willing to cooperate with you,it honestly comes down to whether or not you have enough bargaining chips at the moment … “
Britton sipped on his tea and shook his head helplessly.
Brandon had been aware that a shrewd man like Britton would not just promise him anything without confirming the valuables first.
He shot Frank an indifferent glance and asked him to take out what they had brought.
Frank understood immediately and produced a tube of transparent liquid.He smiled.”Do you know what this is,Mr.Scott?”
Britton’s eyes lit up the moment he saw the tube.He quickly lowered his head and blew on the hot tea to conceal the excitement in his eyes.He pretended not to know and asked.
“What is it?”
Frank shook the liquid in the tube and smiled.
“It’s a drug that boosts physical strength and endurance.It’s excellent for your underground boxing ring,Mr.Scott.”
Britton placed the teacup down and calmly said,”I have this sort of drug in my underground boxing ring as well.If this sort of bargaining chip is your offer,I fear it won’t be enough.”
Frank had a confident smile on his face.This was his field and what he was good at so he no longer felt nervous.”I heard your drug has a terrible side effect.The boxers get to win the competition,yes,but then they also end up completely disabled or lose all mental intelligence.My drug,however,is different.”
He pushed the tube in front of Britton.”There are no side effects and long-term use of it causes no damage to the boxer’s well-being.It only makes them stronger.”
Britton’s expression changed immediately the moment he heard this.He finally looked directly at the tube before him.
He gently picked up the tube,squinted and inspected it for a while.Then he asked,”This is the drug you developed last year,right?”
Frank was shocked to his core.”How do you know?”
Britton stared at the drug with a smile,and didn’t respond.
A grinning Corinne was the one who answered,”Dr.Watson,your medical skills are outstanding,and you’re well-known across the world.We were keeping tabs on you so we knew once you released the drug.Unfortunately,we haven’t been able to contact you.”
Corinne actually left some parts out.The Darkmoon tried to contact Brandon as soon as the drug was released so that he could connect them to Frank.Brandon had ignored them though,so the matter was delayed.
Britton nodded,continuing to smile.”If it weren’t for Brandon,we wouldn’t have had the chance to meet you,Dr.Watson.”
Brandon returned the smile and said calmly,”This is how I am showing my sincerity for our future cooperation.If you find it hard to trust me,get someone to test the drug right now.I have time.”
Brandon was so confident that Britton had to believe him.It seemed Frank really had created a marvel of a drug.
Regardless …
Britton stroked his teacup,keeping his eyes lowered to hide the calculations going on behind them.
Could he really hand Jeremy over just like that?
If he gave Brandon what he wanted so easily,he wouldn’t be able to drag out their co-
operation for a long time.
Corinne could not tell what was on Britton’s mind.So she poured another cup of tea for him and tried coaxing him with a wide smile.
“Grandpa,I truly believe Brandon’s cooperation with us is sincere this time.Plus,the drug can very well improve our boxer’s strength.I see this as great profit with no detriment.Please consider it.”
Britton smiled,picked up his tea cup,and blew the steam off it.He remained silent.
Frank’s eyes went to the drug on the table and he asked,”Are you unsatisfied with the drug,Mr.Scott?Perhaps you already possess a similar product.I guess I’ll just take back mine.”
Frank then reached out his hand to take back the tube.
However,Britton grabbed his hand immediately and stared at him with his shrewd old eyes.He flashed Frank a fake smile and said,”Don’t be in such a hurry,Dr.Watson.I never said I’m unsatisfied with the product.I just need to mull over the cooperation carefully.”
Before Brandon could respond,Corinne anxiously jumped in.She couldn’t let Britton break up this cooperation.”What are you thinking,Grandpa?How could our drug be better than Dr.Watson’s?”
Britton’s grip on Frank loosened and he glared at Corinne.”You’ve been talking a lot today,Corinne.”
Corinne panicked at Britton’s cold eyes and lowered her head without saying anything more.
Britton snorted and carefully inserted the drug into his pocket.Then he sipped on his tea again and smiled.”As my granddaughter said,we are very satisfied with your Dr.Watson’s product.
However…”1
He paused and then shot Brandon a cold glare.
“As the saying goes,once bitten,twice shy.In view of your previous betrayal to the Darkmoon,Brandon,you have little credibility.We’d have to keep Dr.Watson in the Darkmoon to solely develop the drug for us,that way,we’d feel more at ease with the cooperation.”
Brandon’s eyes narrowed with a false smile at Britton’s words.”It seems you don’t really plan on cooperating with us,Mr.Scott.”
Britton placed his cup down and drew out his words,”It seemed you’ve misunderstood me,Brandon.Dr.Watson would stay in the Darkmoon Assassin Group only as our distinguished guest,and he’ll receive the best treatment.This would be no detriment to me or you now,would it?’
“You’re the one who’s misunderstood me,Mr.
Scott,”Brandon raised his chin haughtily and said assertively.”Whether or not I cooperate with the Darkmoon,I’d still be able to find Jeremy.It’s only a matter of time.Some forces can keep him hidden for a while,but they won’t be able to protect him forever.”3
Frank’s tensed body immediately relaxed as he saw how Brandon refused.His appeasing smile returned and he said,”It’s true that I’m very interested in the Darkmoon,but my lab is in Barnes,Mr.Scott.I can’t just have it transferred to another country. I’ve become very accustomed to the conditions of my own lab and may not be able to create the drug you want without them.”
Britton’s arrogance died completely at this.His eyes narrowed at both Brandon and Frank,his confidence gone at their determined stand to refuse him.
He was indeed afraid of Brandon’s intelligence and skills,and the only thing he had to offer was Jeremy.Attempting to trade Jeremy’s insignificant life for someone as valuable as Frank was almost certain to fail.
Adding to that,Brandon looked well-prepared. It was very likely he had other tricks up his sleeve to find Jeremy.
Britton was old,but he was still the ruler of the Darkmoon.He was still smart.He weighed his options quickly and turned to Brandon with an even more amiable smile,”Brandon,I don’t mean it that way.If you don’t think it’s a good idea,we can re-discuss the conditions.”
Brandon’s eyes glinted with a devious smile when he saw the change in Britton’s attitude.
At that moment,Jeremy had been placed in a private room by Britton,He watched the surveillance video and saw things become more amiable between Britton and Brandon.The two were about to make a deal and his face turned dark as he smashed the teacup in his hand to the floor.
He had been wrong!
He had not anticipated Frank’s new drug to be ready yet.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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