Haris sounded annoyed by my doubt: "Don't worry. He won't recall without my aid."

As long as I get what I desire, so will you.

His face softened.

I requested for another bottle of the miraculous medicine.

I had never forgotten that Elizabeth was still in the picture.

She'd disclose my strategy if she told Stephan Buther. This couldn't happen.

When I reached for Haris' bottle, he instantly retracted his hand.

I handed him my wallet without counting its contents.

Only then did he give me the miraculous medicine.

With a nod, I picked up Stephan Buther and took him back to the castle. Once he was in bed, I...