Chapter 300
If he refused, Master Ellis would absolutely banish him from their ranks.
*Sigh.* This girl was nothing but a beautiful nightmare of complications.
And yet, he had fallen right into her trap.
The deeper he got involved, the more addicted he became. He found himself constantly wondering what insane strategy would she pull next? How many more times could she shock him?
And more importantly, how much equity could he secure in her next empire?
Back to the matter at hand.
Owen’s gaze turned predatory. “Scum like Warren Yates definitely have skeletons in their closets. Dig up his dirt. I want him stripped of his position, permanently p>
A man with that much power and zero morals was a walking catastrophe.
“Understood, Boss p>
Across town, Harvey Rivers was also tapping into his family’s formidable network in Aethelgard, digging into the exact same bike-sharing sabotage.
The Rivers family wielded substantial influence in the capital as well.
“Sir, the target is backed directly by the Lance family p>
If they didn’t rip this thorn out by the roots, expanding in Aethelgard would be a bloodbath.
“Keep digging until we have the full picture p>
Early the next morning, Owen set out to execute the aggressive recruitment blitz he and Mira had strategized.
Mira took Silas and Jax to investigate the address Master Ellis had given her.
Felix had arranged a dedicated fleet of vehicles and drivers for them. The eight black Audis from yesterday were at Mira’s exclusive disposal for the duration of her stay.
Upon arriving at the location, the driver pointed to a traditional storefront. “Miss Mercer, this is the place you’re looking for p>
“Verdant Springs Apothecary? It looks like a traditional medicine shop. Are you sure this is the right place p>
“I can’t speak to what’s inside, but the address matches perfectly,” the driver confirmed, double-checking the GPS.
Mira had envisioned her mentor’s contact point to be some sort of impenetrable fortress a martial arts dojo, or at least a covert security firm.
“Your mentor’s name is Jordan Ellis. The man is a walking pharmacy. Why is it weird that he runs an apothecary?” Silas pointed out bluntly.
It clicked for Mira. Her mentor wasn’t just a martial arts grandmaster; he was an unparalleled medical savant. His expertise wasn’t limited to lethal toxins and sedatives-he was a master healer who saved lives.
“Are there Verdant Springs Apothecaries all over the country p>
The name sounded incredibly familiar, Mira suspected this wasn’t just a Clinic; it was the nerve center of a massive underground intelligence network.
“He’s your mentor, not ours. If you don’t know, how the hell should we?” Jax fired back, irritation dripping from his voice.
These two had sandpaper for personalities, but Mira was already used to it.
Leaving the driver in the car, Mira and her two bodyguards walked into the apothecary.
“What kind of medicine are you looking for today p>
A clerk hurried over with a welcoming smile.
The shop wasn’t massive. A few customers milled about browsing the shelves.
Business wasn’t exactly booming, but it wasn’t dead either.
“I’m looking for a very specific ingredient. I wonder if you carry it p>
Mira pulled out the token Master Ellis had entrusted to her a flawless piece of
amber engraved with a medicinal mushroom.
If she were just a regular customer asking for an herb, the clerk would have either checked the stock or turned her away and she woulet Simply leave.
But to an insider, the token was an absolute command.
“We do. Please, follow me p>
The clerk led Mira through to the back, where a man in his forties sat waiting.
The moment he saw Mira, he
back with
immediately stood up. He carefully took the amber seal, inspected t thoroughly and handed it back deep reverence.
“It’s an honor, Miss. Please, take a seat p>
He poured a fresh cup of premium tea and offered it to her.
“My last name is Lawson. You can just call me Mr. Lawson.
How may I serve you today, Miss p>
“It’s a pleasure, Mr. Lawson. We just arrived in the city yesterday. My mentor
instructed me to pay my respects immediately.
I don’t need any assistance right this moment p>
Mr. Lawson handed her a discreet business card. “This is our secure internal line. If
you need anything at all, just call p>
“Thank you, Mr. Lawson p>