Fated to the full Moon.

e's hand away. "Speak normal

nd him flirted and expressed their affection for o

Z country and had no opportunity to drink red wine. Ho

ense of longing. He thought he could almost see the person he wante

wish," came a voice, hoarse and bloody, strugglin

th a second blast. As panic erupted, a mob stormed inside, opening fire indiscriminately. Jared instinctively shielded Rickie with his body, the o

ed to help him back to the house. Rickie shrugged him off and forced a

of wine, appearing almost foolish to John. Eventually, John half-carr

himself, "Alcohol is really a goo

f the previous night flooded back, and he sighed. Now was not the time to

's place during his earlier visits; otherwise, he wou

teased as he stepped out, encountering John in the kitchen.

good luck," Rickie replied, heading straight for the garage. H

discussion, Rickie emerged from the ho

Silas were waiting in the

e percent. Our budget won't cover it. As for the generic drugs, there's really no n

charge of the pharmaceutical company back in Freedon

! When I get back, I'll make sure t

d guy, John. I'm glad you've f

Without Borders. While the organization is known for its dedication and compassion, Rickie understood that h

tion. After five long years, he finally had a ticket to return to the city he once called home. Just thinking about the city brou

a taxi, he didn't give the address of his childhood home but instead provided the name of a mid-range apa

eceived a phone call. A look of confusion crosse

d given me. Compared to the formal tone of Ascot Ridge,

y really so oblivious to the fact that I was an outsider? He called me "Rickie" without any formalities, and a ca

lo shirt with a jacket over

ears ago-I drove straight to the farmhouse,

had expected; he was in his early thirties, slightly overweight, but exuded warmth that immediately put me at ease. He seemed grounded, a far

Torry said as he took a se

got here too

ious! I haven't been here in a while, and

t seem like a business meeting b

eedonia for many years, and I do

r than you. Once you send me the list of medicines, I'll check if we have a

ered some wine, dismissing the buyer-seller dynamic. Men's friendships often se

ad drawn Azriel out of his reclusive life for nearly a decad

old are you, Rickie? Do you have a g

my head. "Not really," I rep

tinued to complement each other, and I co

ng here. Stark Pharmaceutical was a small business over t

rk might have fallen during the industry shakeup ten years

medicines I had prepared-thirty-two items in total

f these. The other seven will take abou

me. If there's no inventory, it sho

s. What's Torry's price quote?" I asked,

t, with the amount on this list, I can offer a 20% discount, but

ible? I can meet with your other shareholders," I proposed, knowing that this amou

have an issue with it. Honestly, I envy your work," Torry jok

o the company. It's not far from where

ban courtyard that looked like an ancient high-walled est

ing in a rocking chair by the window, sipping tea. For a

riel, and this is the MSF Rickie

back. I gathered myself and greeted the ma

cuss the rest with Azriel," Torry said, gl

el motioned for me to si

his meeting for a reason. "Azriel is quite impressive. How many enterprises in the upper city h

e a cup of tea. "I'm no longer just Azriel. Try this ye

five years ago. I picked up the cup and met

r made sense. "You contacted him first, and I ha

his leisurely deme

believe someone like him wouldn't know

replied, adjusting the blanket on hi

you?" Rickie asked, feeling a knot ti

he asked calmly, "Have you contacted

an?" Rickie fro

pharmaceutical companies will lower their prices due to your urgent needs? Can logistics companies do the s