Female Novel
Chapter 3081
After Shanks’ reminder, Abel pondered for a moment and decided not to continue talking about Luca.
Luca was now standing beside Luke, attracting as much attention as Luke did. If he continued
discussing, those who were curious might overhear and use translation software to translate their
conversation.
The industry networking event was not a large-scale event to begin with. The venue’s space was
limited, so the seating arrangements were dense. The seats around them were already filled with
people now.
Abel looked disdainfully at the people around him and complained to Shanks, "If it weren't for your
need for medicinal herbs, I wouldn't have come."
Shanks shot him a cold glance and reminded him, "Who do I need those herbs for?"
Abel fell silent.
Shanks needed those herbs for Kassy.
Even though Kassy was currently imprisoned and suffering greatly because of Luke, Abel had never
given up on the idea of saving her.
However, Abel knew that saving Kassy would not be easy. When Kassy returned, she had to be in a
better condition, or else she might lose the courage to live.
Abel heard that Kassy had attempted suicide many times because of her current situation and was now
being closely monitored.
He wanted to save Kassy and her heart.
Saving Kassy’s heart could only be achieved by improving her condition. Shanks had the ability to do
that, but the prerequisite for her recovery was acquiring the herbs he needed.
Treating Kassy would be troublesome, and only by obtaining those herbs and researching a pill could
she be restored to her former self.
Therefore, despite Abel's disdain for attending such events, he still came.
He was being extremely careful and was really anxious to find the medication for Kassy.
The person on the podium began their speech and talked about the history of this industry networking
event as well as its significance. The content was tedious, making the audience bored.
Luca took out her phone. Using the chairs in front as a shield, she looked at the list of herbs that
Shanks had just sent her.
She once again confirmed the medicinal value of various herbs and found that she had not
remembered them wrong. Most of the herbs were poisonous.
What was Shanks planning to do with so many poisonous herbs?novelbin
Luca tried to figure out how to combine these herbs and what medicine could be concocted from them,
but her mind was in chaos. She could not think of anything now.
Moreover, Abel's punch landed on her abdomen. Although she appeared fine, it had caused a dull
ache.
Even though no internal organs were injured, there was probably a bruise.
Luca heard a round of applause, signaling the end of the speech. She put away her phone and also
joined in the applause.
Next, the leaders of X City announced the official start of the industry networking event.
Then, everyone stood up. The next program was for various companies to select medicinal herbs and
discuss cooperation with other pharmaceutical companies.
Suddenly, many people gathered around Luke again, and some of them were also targeting Evan.
However, Evan's phone rang at that moment.
He apologized to the people who had surrounded him and walked aside to answer the phone.
Luca probably guessed that the call Evan received was from Luke’s subordinate.
Sure enough, not long after, Evan walked over and said to Luke, "Mr. Crawford, please excuse me. I'll
start by discussing collaboration with other drug suppliers."
Luke understood the implication behind those words. It indicated that Gale was looking for him. Thus,
he nodded without saying anything.
Evan then addressed those who wanted to discuss cooperation and said, "Apologies, everyone. I have
to head out to purchase some medicinal herbs for the company and touch base with our long-term
pharmaceutical partners.
"By the way, here's my business card. Let's connect when we have some free time."
Then, he handed out his business cards.
He had about 20 or 30 of them, but soon, all the cards were taken by those people.
Evan managed to get away.
Luca also approached Luke and said, "Mr. Crawford, I’d like to go take a look at the medicinal herbs."
Luke knew her task, so he nodded and replied, "Go ahead, but be careful."
Luca nodded, exchanged a glance with him, and left.
Without any clue about the medicinal herbs Shanks needed and without Gale's help, she could only
wander aimlessly among the various stalls.
Before long, her phone rang.
Luca took out her phone and saw a string of numbers. She knew who was calling her.
She found a corner and answered the phone, "Hello."
"Luca, I asked you to help find medicinal herbs, not to go shopping!"
A dissatisfied voice came from the other end of the line.
It was Abel.
Luca glanced around and saw Abel standing at a distant medicine merchant's stall with a grim
expression on his face.
Next to him was a woman with Caucasian facial features. She was probably the translator he hired for
this occasion.
When they saw her wandering around without any sense of urgency, Shanks seemed unperturbed
while Abel appeared anxious. Luca increasingly felt that the medicine Shanks was researching was
something Abel needed urgently.
It was probably not for making money.
It was because the medicinal herbs needed at the moment, although recorded in books, were not
commonly cultivated due to their low medicinal value and toxicity.
Medicine derived from such herbs would be costly to produce and not easily mass-produced.
Therefore, it was likely for Abel's personal use.
Still, what did Abel need it for?
Luca pondered for a long time but could not figure it out.
"You didn’t provide me with a clear direction. I can only blindly search. If I don't familiarize myself with
all the medicine merchants at this event, how can I possibly find the herbs you need?" Luca replied
nonchalantly without a hint of nervousness.
It was Abel who needed the medicine, not her.
Abel frowned, clearly displeased with what Luca said.
He said, “Listen here, you smooth talker. You'd better start showing some real dedication. Don’t come
crying to me when I stop being nice to you!"
After Abel warned her, he hung up the phone.
The company's regular translator was on leave, so this translator was brought in from outside. Her
understanding of Abel was limited to him being the boss of a pharmaceutical company.
When she heard what Abel said to the person on the other end of the phone, she was slightly surprised
and could not help but wonder why this man's tone sounded like that of a mafia boss.
She had heard that the social situation in Russia was not good, and there were quite a few
underground forces.
Could this handsome pharmaceutical company boss have another identity?
Otherwise, why would he speak in such a threatening manner?
Moreover, when the translator stood beside him and listened to him threaten the person on the other
end of the line, she could not help but feel a chilling sensation down her spine.
It seemed like he could make good on his threats at any moment...
The translator was very scared and also worried that she might be secretly killed if she made him
unhappy...
After she saw Abel hang up the phone, she quickly suppressed her inner fear. When she took on this
job and saw Abel's handsome face, she had that kind of idea about him.
After all, he was handsome, wealthy, and reportedly single. If she became his girlfriend or even his
wife, life would definitely be fulfilling.
However, the translator dared not to have such thoughts now. She only wanted to get through this job
assignment without any trouble.