The Luna Is Gone by Angelique Quinn

Chapter 100 William was left speechless by my question, his face dark and uncertain. After a moment, his tense body suddenly relaxed.

“Indeed, you heard that call,” he looked atand asked, “How much did you hear?” “I heard you telling the other person that the factory could start working, and with this formula, you would surely make a fortune. William, this formula is the antidote for Enigma, right?” | felt foolish for making various excuses for William earlier.

“Yes,” William admitted more openly than | expected. He said, “But what's wrong with what | did? Diana, I'm a capitalist, not a philanthropist. | won't give the antidote for free to those drug addicts! Is there a problem withmaking money? In fact, I've never hidden my true identity from you, haven't 1? You clearly know | control the world’s largest mafia. | thought you knew what kind of person | am.” “But | thought you had limits and wouldn't engage in drug trafficking! Moreover, you know the harm caused by Gummy Skull is more than just serious drug problems!” “Who told you I'm involved in drug trafficking? Do you have any evidence?” William turned his head, staring atcoldly.

| was instantly speechless. As he said, | didn’t have direct evidence.

William sneered, “Diana, you've been audacious enough today. Get out!” 1 didn’t move.

“Moss, take her away.” William's stern voice echoed in the office, and Moss grabbed my arm.

“Diana, let's go,” Moss said.

| snapped back and shook him off. “No, | can’t leave yet. There are still things | need to ask!” “What else do you want to ask? Mr. William has explained it clearly.” Moss said.

“Moss...” | blinked in disbelief.

Moss grabbed my wrist again and pulledout of William's office.

“Do you believe him?” Back in the car, I looked at Moss incredulously.

“Of course not,” Moss shook his head.

“Then why did you stop me?” “Even if you ask a hundred times, William won't admit it. It’s just a waste of time.” “So, we chere for nothing today?” Anger surged within me, and | clenched my fists.

‘Not entirely...” Moss said, “At least, you got answers to your doubts, and you've seen what kind of person William really is.” | was stunned, then gradually calmed down.

“You're right,” | lowered my head, staring at my shoetips, “but it's not something to be happy about. | never thought my beloved uncle would be like this.” Moss patted my shoulder.

| forced myself to focus and looked at him, “By the way, it seems like you've been suspicious of William for a long time. Why?” Moss hesitated for a moment, his eyes showing a layer of melancholy.

After a while, he leaned back in his chair and whispered, “Because of Penny.” My heart suddenly ached. Since a while ago, | have been avoiding thinking about Penny.

I'm already heartbroken, and | dare not think about how painful it would be for Penny, William's own sister, when she learns about all that William has done.

“...What does it have to do with Penny?” | asked. Moss stared into the distance, sunlight falling on his eyelashes through the car window as if he was immersed in ssad memory.

A month before Penny’s death, she and William had a fierce argument, nearly wrecking the entire office. Though | didn’t know the details, since then, William hadn't visited the lab, and Penny strictly ordered that no information about the Enigma virus antidote should be leaked, even to William.

| was shocked. “Are you saying that Penny suspected William back then?” “Perhaps more than just suspicion. But before | could understand everything, Penny passed away,” Moss withdrew his gaze, gripping the steering wheel tightly.

“I don’t understand. If you already suspected William back then, why help him continue developing the antidote?” “I wasn’t helping him. | just wanted to fulfill Penny’s wishes. But research requires a lot of money... William said he could provide it, so | had to temporarily agree to him,” Moss sighed.

A brief silence filled the car. A few seconds later, | said, “...We can’t let William continue with antidote research.” “Before that, we need to find evidence of the connection between William and Gummy Skull. Otherwise, we have no reason to stop his involvement. Don’t forget, he’s our boss now, and fundamentally, there's nothing wrong if he wants to make money from the antidote,” Moss shrugged, starting the car.

“Evidence... Considering William's meticulousness, obtaining evidence might not be easy. Otherwise, | wouldn't have been kept in the dark for so many years,” | closed my eyes, rubbing my sore forehead, and Nathan's face suddenly flashed in my mind. Nathan had been involved in investigating Gummy Skull. If he was willing to assist me, things might go more smoothly, given that he was the Alpha of the strongest Pack.

| opened my eyes, took out my phone, and tried calling Nathan. As before, no one answered.

| frowned, murmuring to myself, “What is he busy with?” “Who?” Moss glanced atwhile driving.

“Nathan. | wanted to ask if he has any good ideas,” “Don’t bother looking for him. He’s probably overwhelmed right now.” “What do you mean?” “Isn't he getting engaged? This morning, | overheard the nurses talking during rounds, saying that since last night, Nathan has been with Avia, rehearsing for the engagement banquet.” My heart stung for a moment, but | concealed it well, showing no signs of vulnerability. “...Then I'll contact Marc and ask him to investigate William.” | called Marc. Although Marc was shocked and puzzled about my suspicion of William, he agreed to help.

After hanging up, | looked out of the window, and a black Bentley passed by. | was stunned for a second, then suddenly stuck my head out of the window, looking at the rear of the car.

The Bentley had gone far, the license plate was blurry, but it seemed to be heading....toward William's business building! Moss pulledback. “Too dangerous,” he said somewhat angrily, “What are you looking at?” “...Nothing.” | was still confused. “It’s just that the black car that passed by seemed familiar.” Familiar to the extent that it seemed like Nathan's car.

But how could it be possible? Nathan, like me, suspects William's connection with Gummy Skull. How could he willingly go to find William? He wouldn't confront William like I did, right? He and William aren’t familiar. Besides, even if Nathan took any action, he would surely notifyin advance.

| must have been mistaken, | thought.

The phone buzzed, and a message popped up, pullingback to reality.

| looked down and, surprisingly, it was a message from Avia- ‘Diana, where is Healer? | want to see her! Hurry and make her cto me!" I didn’t know what Avia wanted with Healer, but her commanding and impolite tone displeased me.

| directly silenced the phone, ignoring her messages.

To my surprise, Avia didn’t give up.

Just as Moss and | entered the hospital lobby, Avia’s maid intercepted me.

“Diana, haven't you received our Luna’s message? Why aren't you replying?” The maid questionedsternly.

| scoffed, finding Avia’s maid as mentally unstable as Avia herself.

| tried to walk around her, but she grabbed my arm.

“You can’t leave! Our Luna said she wants to see Healer now!”