Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld
Chapter 144 So Much for the 'Miracle Healer'

Hearing Cicery's response, Lily, her slender fingers painted in red, tapped on her knee. "Phoenix, you're that interested in the reward?"

Cicery hummed, "Yeah, I've been running a bit short on cash lately."

She had to manage the arms manufacturer and the blood research institute, both notorious money pits.

And then there was everything else, every little thing that cost money.

These days, without money, you literally couldn't get anywhere.

Lily, as if deep in thought, inquired, "If you're so strapped for cash, why not take the job from Sylvester? His price has doubled a fortune that could keep you comfortable for the rest of your life." "Track down the Miracle Healer?" Cicery raised an eyebrow.

"Yeah."

"No thanks," Cicery said, and abruptly ended the call. Miracle Healer...

Not long after she visited Miracle Valley, her master had passed away. There was no such thing as a 'Miracle Healer' left in the world.

Although she had no idea why Sylvester Gomez was so desperate for the Miracle Healer, as long as she was by his side, nothing would ever happen to Sylvester Gomez. She was his protector.

Seeing Cicery hang up, Lily shook her head in resignation. She hadn't finished her pitch.

Cicery was becoming increasingly bold and cavalier, banking on her good looks.

But now wasn't the time to dwell. Lily had to hurry to The Long Beach Bank and gather the funds for the Gambling Championship.

At breakfast, the Harrisons, with patriarch Lucas Harrison, his wife Amanda, and their youngest daughter Harper, were enjoying a lively meal together.

Flora Harrison, ever since returning from the wildlife sanctuary, hadn't been herself.

Dressed in pajamas, she descended the stairs, but the family continued eating as if she wasn't there.

Flora, long accustomed to being ignored, dragged herself to the far end of the table and listlessly nibbled on a sandwich.

Amanda's face soured at the sight. "Big-time celebrity, huh? Can't even greet your elders? Whose face are you sulking at now?"

Harper Harrison glanced at her mother with a smile. "Mom, don't be so hard on her. Maybe Sis is just tired."

Upon hearing this, Amanda's annoyed expression faded a bit as she retorted with a sarcastic tone, "Right, like servicing men isn't exhausting." Flora Harrison had reached her breaking point. She grabbed the half-eaten sandwich from her plate and hurled it at Amanda.

"Watch your mouth."

Amanda, infuriated by Flora's defiance, jumped to her feet and glared at her, about to retort when a loud slap on the table silenced her. "Enough from everyone!"

The room fell into an uneasy quiet as Amanda shot Flora a glare before sitting down again and taking a sip of her milk.

Lucas Harrison locked eyes with Flora. "Follow me," he commanded before turning and heading upstairs.

Flora pursed her lips, fists clenched tightly, and followed Lucas to the second floor.

In the study, Lucas stood with his back to Flora and asked, "How are things going with Mr. Victor?"

Sitting on the sofa, her gaze downcast, Flora replied in a subdued tone, "Thanks to my father's brilliant matchmaking, it's going splendidly."

Lucas faced her with a cold expression. "What's that supposed to mean? Are you blaming me? You should feel honored to have a connection with Victor."

Flora let out a bitter laugh. "Honored? Being treated like his toy, and you think it's an honor. Don't you feel the slightest shame?"

With a sharp "crack," Lucas spun around and slapped Flora's cheek, his face twisting with rage. "How dare you speak to me like that? I'm your father, and I'm telling you, if you don't turn the Harrisons' fortunes around, you'll never find out what happened to your mother."

Flora clutched her face, staring in disbelief at the man before her. Her heart was so stricken by his words that hatred couldn't take root; instead, she crumbled to her knees, pleading, "Dad, please. Just tell me where Mom is."

Lucas snorted coldly, "Once you've helped the Harrisons through this crisis and ensured your sister's successful entry into the elite circles of Central City, I'll tell you everything."