Chapter 53 Who Accepted the Order may be the Maker of the Vitality Pills
"Esme, there's a ton of rich folks on the dark web. You can make bank real easy."
Esme, feeling the pull, cautiously opened the dark web and, sure enough, found a bunch of high-priced gigs.
The top jobs were all from the same account, but no one had taken them.
"Ethan's offering a billion dollars to hire the Phantom Doctor Moon for his family! That's insane money! But I don't know jack about medicine," Esme said.
'Even though I majored in medicine in college, I never went to class. Those people are freaky, dissecting mice and rabbits, all gross and stuff.' she thought.
She paid others to go to class for her. Now, she couldn't even read basic prescriptions, let alone practice medicine!
Lucy shrugged and said, "Didn't you study medicine? How hard can it be to treat someone? I see a lot of doctors just Google stuff and prescribe whatever. If there's a problem, you can always ask Gavin. This is a rare chance to show off your skills."
'The key is a billion dollars!'
Esme was super tempted!
But she was also scared she'd freeze up when the time came, so she decided to check out other gigs first.
She closed the laptop, not realizing she had accidentally accepted the job.
"I gotta go take an exam at school. I'll look for easier gigs when I get back."
"Alright."
Esme usually paid someone to take her exams, but now she was broke and had to do it herself!
George, after finishing a surgery, rushed to the lab without taking a break.
He knew the doctors in his lab well. They were all arrogant and proud. It took a lot of effort to get them to listen to him!
'If I'm late, those guys will definitely mess with Catherine!'
As soon as he entered the lab, George saw Gavin sitting there, carefully examining over three hundred samples.
"Gavin? What are you doing here? Where's Catherine?" George asked.
"She went to lunch with Mr. Howard. I wanted to review the data and wait for you to analyze it together."
'Alexander has perfect timing! I know that the lunch invite is just a cover. He just wants some alone time with Catherine!' George thought.
Gavin handed the research data to George.
George quickly scanned the data, his expression growing serious as he saw Gavin's signature at the end, understanding the situation.
'This involves Felix and Marcus, so Catherine probably wants the data quickly and called Gavin for the experiment. With Gavin's help, it's no surprise the data came out so fast!' George thought.
"Gavin, thanks to you, this experiment went smoothly. We just got a new batch of samples in the lab. I'll give you one," George said.
Gavin was thrilled! 'Samples from George's lab are like gold. I didn't expect to gain so much just by being an assistant. The Windsor family is indeed generous!'
Meanwhile, Alexander took Catherine to a private restaurant downtown.
Dining at this place required a financial check in advance. Without millions, you couldn't even get in.
The restaurant owner bowed before Alexander and said, "Mr. Howard, your private room is ready. This way, please."
"Catherine, let's go."
The dishes were served one by one, each in a small portion.
The owner explained, "Mr. Howard wants to know what you like to eat, so we'll only serve your favorite dishes in the future. We won't sell the others."
Catherine frowned slightly, "Isn't that a bit much? What about other customers?"
"Don't worry, the restaurant is now under your name. We'll cater only to your tastes!" the owner answered.
Alexander chuckled, "Last time we drove by, I noticed you liked this place. Since it's part of the Howard Group, I transferred it to you."
'Last time I just casually mentioned that the trees outside the restaurant looked nice, and now I own the place?' she thought.
"There's no need to cater to my tastes. This is a restaurant. It should operate normally," she said.
"Of course, but now it's yours, and you have the final say," he replied.
The restaurant owner was almost in tears! 'Catherine is so kind! Even if we don't operate for a year, we'd still get paid, but who wouldn't want a considerate boss?'
Catherine was silent for a moment, then looked at the restaurant owner and said,
"When I come here, I don't need any dietary restrictions. Just let me taste everything."
"Understood!"
'Since the restaurant is now mine, it wouldn't hurt to give some guidance to the kitchen. The last chef I mentored became an international pastry master, though his skills are still mediocre,' she thought.
Alexander looked at Catherine with deep affection.
"Do you like it here? The Howard Group has other properties with a similar style. I'll take you to see them."
'Why do I need to tour all the Howard Group properties?'
"Felix's medicine will be a lot of work for you."
Catherine nodded, her clear eyes shimmering beautifully, and she said, "Felix and Marcus are probably luring the enemy. The hospital's security lapses have nothing to do with you. You don't need to feel guilty."
Alexander's eyes lit up! 'I have already figured out that Felix and Marcus are luring the enemy. Otherwise, the hospital wouldn't have so many incidents. Felix and Marcus were giving the enemy a chance to act and also helping the younger generation. But I wish Felix could enjoy his old age in peace!'
"Thank you for the reassurance. I'm very happy!" he said.
When Annie knocked on the private room door, Alexander was rolling up his sleeves to peel shrimp for Catherine, his ruby cufflinks gleaming.
He had worn them the last time when they went to X Bar, and he had been wearing them ever since!
"Sir, I have new information," Annie said.
Alexander elegantly wiped his hands, his demeanor refined.
"Just say it. No need to avoid Catherine. She can know everything about me."
"Yes, the Phantom Doctor Moon on the dark web has accepted Ethan's offer."
Catherine was puzzled.
'Have I?'
"Ethan offered a billion dollars. Moon accepted and then went offline. Ethan has blocked her IP."
"Alright, I understand."
The two of them exchanged glances, the room falling silent for a moment.
"May I ask it? Do you know any other Phantom Doctors?" Alexander asked.
Catherine looked at him for a moment, sensing he had a hidden meaning.
'With his intelligence, he must have figured that the Phantom Doctor was actually an organization!'
"I knew one who passed away last month. The grave is still fresh. Do you want to visit?" she said.
Alexander was speechless and asked,
"Could the person who accepted the order be the maker of the Vitality Pills?"
"Maybe."
Catherine sent an encrypted message to Mercury: [Post a denial using Moon's account.]
Mercury: [Understood.]
Five minutes later, a new post appeared on the dark web from Phantom Doctor Moon.
Alexander saw the post and couldn't help but smile!
"Your people are quite interesting!"
Catherine was puzzled. Alexander handed his phone to her, and they were so close they could smell each other's perfume.
The warmth from his arm made Catherine's face flush.
[I've always respected Ethan. I didn't accept the order, switch jobs or take the money. Ethan has no brains. —Phantom Doctor Moon.]
Catherine was speechless.
'The screen is full of sarcasm, definitely something Mercury would do.'
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