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Chapter 127
Ted stared at the pills in the punk’s hand, hesitating. But the image of Iris being taken away by Jason hardened his resolve.
“I want them, but can you guarantee that this stuff works?” he asked.
The punk grinned. “Bro, you must not be a regular here. I promise it’s effective. If it doesn’t work, I’ll refund your money. If you still don’t believe me, I can have someone try it in front of you.”
The punk’s confident demeanor managed to convince Ted. “Alright, I trust you.”
The punk patted his shoulder. “Don’t worry, I wouldn’t trick you. I’m running a long–term business here; I wouldn’t ruin my reputation over one deal.”
He handed the pills to Ted. “One pill is already effective enough, but if you’re worried that it’s not strong enough, use two, but no more than that because it could be fatal.”
Ted slipped the pills into his pocket.
Because this kind of transaction was illegal, the payment was usually made in cash to avoid leaving any trails. He took out a stack of bills and handed them to the punk.,
The punk inspected the money, ensuring it was legitimate before smiling. “If you need more, come find me. Besides aphrodisiacs, I also sell viagra, ecstasy…”
Ted cut him off. “I won’t be coming back.”
With that, he exited through the back door.
The punk sneered disdainfully. “What a hypocrite,” the punk muttered, shaking his head. Would a good person buy that kind of pill? It was clear to him that Ted was just another unethical man trying to maintain an honorable façade.
This was the first time Ted had ever done something like this. He felt conflicted and nervous. Sitting in his car, he gripped the steering wheel tightly while glancing at the gift box in the back seat–one he had bought specifically for Iris
He took out his phone and called Yvonne. After a brief wait, she answered, her voice lazy. Hello…”
“Can you give me Iris‘ address?” he asked.
Yvonne hesitated. “Let me ask her…”
“I know where she lives; I just don’t have her building and apartment number. She’s not feeling well, so I bought some supplements for her.”
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“How attentive of you,” Yvonne remarked. After telling him the address, she added, “Make sure you call her before you visit. If she’s not in, you would have wasted your time.”
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“I know.” Ted hung up, glancing at the time on his phone–it wasn’t even seven o’clock yet. She shouldn’t have left home this early, right? He started the car and set off.
Half an hour later, he arrived outside her apartment complex. He exited the car, took the supplements, and walked to her building.
Meanwhile, Jason had just finished breakfast at Iris‘ house, and they were about to head to work together.
“Mr. Just, I don’t remember you taking on an international case. Why were you abroad for the past few days on a business trip?” Iris asked.
Jason replied, “To deal with some work–related matters.
Iris found it strange. Doesn’t he work at the law firm? What other work could he possibly have?
But it was a private matter, so she decided not to pry further.
As the elevator dinged and the doors slid open, the two stepped out. Ted, who was walking towards the elevator, saw Jason and Iris emerging together. His face paled, and he immediately hid in the stairwell.
At first, he thought he was seeing things, but when he saw them walk past, chatting and laughing, he realized it was real.
They left Iris‘ house together in the morning?
Jason was at her house all night?
The thought made him tremble all over. He tightened his grip on the supplements, his fingers clenching into fists.
Once Jason and Iris were out of sight, he emerged from his hiding spot, walking to his car in a daze. Staring at the items in his hand, he felt a surge of rage. He angrily tossed the
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supplements onto the back seat and drove away.
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