The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella)

When Dane got to the restaurant, Johnny had already been waiting in the private room for about half an hour. But he didn't look the least bit impatient.

"Hey, Dane," Johnny greeted, extending his hand.

Since passing the assessment and becoming a senior pharmacist last year, Dane seemed more spirited than ever. He barely touched Johnny's hand before pulling away. "Johnny."

Johnny's eyes narrowed for a moment, but he kept his polite smile. He went back to his seat and handed the menu to Dane.

Johnny hadn't mentioned anything about buying medicine over the phone, nor had he talked to Nikolai about it. So, after Dane ordered and the waiter left, he turned to Johnny with a smile. "Johnny, if you needed something, you could've just said so over the phone. No need for all the formalities."

The words were polite enough, but Johnny caught Dane's drift. It was a hint: no need to go through Nikolai or beat around the bush.

Johnny cleared his throat, deciding to get straight to the point. "I did ask you out today because I need a favor."

He pulled out a note listing several ingredients from his folder and handed it to Dane.

Dane's expression turned serious as he looked it over. "What's this?"

"These are ingredients urgently needed by a friend of our boss. Dane, with your senior status in the Pharmacists' Guild, could you help us get these?" Johnny asked, ever so polite.

Dane recognized all the ingredients on the list. They were rare, mostly used for detoxification, and a couple for repairing bodily functions. In the guild, these ingredients were seldom used because they were rare and typically needed for concocting S-grade or higher medicines. And S-grade pharmacists were few and far between.

Dane set the note down, his brows furrowing slightly. "Can I ask what these are for?"noveldrama

Was Owen's condition acting up again? But the prescriptions didn't quite match that.

Dane remembered that Owen's health had been improved by a young girl his father knew. He had even studied her prescription and concocted a medicine that was nearly B-grade, surpassing C-grade.

Remembering Owen's caution, Johnny shook his head, his expression unreadable. "I'm not entirely sure. Mr. Owen gave me this list. After searching the market without success, I heard the Pharmacists' Guild might have them, so I came to you."

Dane studied Johnny, knowing this seasoned diplomat wouldn't reveal much even if he did know.

After a moment, Dane looked troubled. "We do have these ingredients, but given their rarity, I'm not sure if the president would agree."

Johnny smiled. "Dane, now that you're a senior pharmacist, the president must hold you in high regard. I'm sure it won't be a big problem."

Since his promotion, Dane had grown used to flattery. Though he still enjoyed Johnny's words, he stayed clear-headed. "I can only promise to ask."

He didn't make any promises.

"Thank you, that would be great," Johnny nodded slightly.

Dane's gaze fell back on the note, his eyes dimming slightly.

Two more chapters to write. I'll check them out tomorrow. Good night.