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    Anika put out her cigar and met Lucretia’s gaze, her eyes pleading.


    “Mom, please let me stay. I’ve never witnessed the effects of the upgraded pills firsthand.”


    Anika’s pouty charm was something Lucretia could never resist. Lucretia always gave in to Anika’s whims, allowing her to do whatever she wanted without question.


    Lucretia did not want Anika involved solely to shield her from potential dangers, but now, with the current n, all risks had been eliminated.


    Lucretia decided to expose her daughter to a different side of their world. She moved to sit beside Anika and nodded.


    “Alright, you can stay, but you must promise not to cause any trouble.”


    Anika, having anticipated her mother’s agreement, quickly snuggled into Lucretia’s arms and said, “I knew you were the best.”


    Hale observed their interaction with a sneer rather than anger, hisughter making Anika feel uneasy.


    Anika tilted her head and asked, “What exactly do you mean by that?”


    Even facing his own niece, Hale’s gaze remained cold and distant.


    “Nothing. You and your mother do as you wish. I’ll go check if our ‘Perfix’ has awakened.”


    Anika’s expression turned grim.


    “I thought I made it clear that you are not to interact with the ‘Perfix’ until I’vepleted my examination!”


    Hale sneered.


    “Anika, let me make this clear.


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    First, I’m your uncle. Second, you’re nothing more than the one supplying me with the drugs. You’d better show me some respect. Otherwise, even though you’re my niece, I’d be tempted toy a hand on you.


    Don’t you agree, Lucretia?”


    Hale’s growing power was nearly surpassing Matteo’s, which made his behavior toward Lucretia and Anika, both of whom had been targeted by Matteo, unpredictable at best.


    Anika was taken aback. She never expected Hale to speak to her mother in such a tone.


    After all, they were the ones supplying the “Bloodthirstiness Pill,” without which Hale’s current ns would never have been possible.


    Anika nced at Lucretia, who simply shook her head, prompting Anika to quickly temper her pride. Lucretia had always maintained that only Hale could assist them in wresting back control from Matteo and reiming their position in Uwhor’s underworld.


    Subdued, Anika turned to Hale and said, “I’m sorry… I was being immature.”


    Hale responded, “Make sure you remember that.” Biting her lip, Anika realized the precarious situation she and her mother were in, entirely dependent on Hale’s whims. She reluctantly softened her voice and said, “May Ie with you to see the ‘Perfix’? This ‘Perfix’ was just brought back. I’m concerned she might be emotionally unstable. Perhaps letting me tag along would be a wise choice.”


    As Anika made her request, Hale stopped in his tracks. This n was essential, and failure was not an option.


    He absentmindedly rubbed his immobile pinky finger, memories of Harlee flickering across his mind, a slight smile creeping onto his face.


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