Chapter 7 Six years later . " Good morning . " I said while leading a client toward my office . His stride was long , forcing me to quicken my pace to keep up , silently adjusting my breathing so he wouldn't hear that my physical condition wasn't good . The toxin from the Moonflower six years ago still courses through my veins , but thanks to medication , I've managed to cling to life - for now . All these years , I've been searching nonstop for an antidote . Without it , the shadow of death will hang over me forever . Opening the door , I gestured for him to enter first . He was familiar with this place , already a regular client , moving naturally as if in his own home , even going to the break room to pour himself coffee . My office was similar to other rooms on this floor : a desk , several bookshelves , a filing cabinet , two sofas with a coffee table between them . A deep blue carpet lay beneath , with several cushions scattered on the sofas , What I loved most here was the greenery . I kept several plants and was quite good at caring for them , but what initially attracted me was their scent - that fresh , vibrant quality that seemed to bring 11:28 The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate Master New Skills with Udemy Chan Chapter 7 outdoor vitality inside . Seeing he hadn't chosen the chair in front of my desk but sat on the sofa instead , I settled across from him , relaxing my posture . This detail made me realize today's visit was probably more personal than professional . " How have you been lately ? " I asked . " Good morning , Jossie . " He smiled in response , showing perfectly white teeth . " Thank you so much for making time to see me again . I know how busy you are . " He was an image - conscious middle - aged man wearing an Armani suit that perfectly complemented his build , with a tourbillon watch on his wrist . What made me genuinely enjoy meeting with him wasn't just his wealth , but his thoughtfulness and sincerity . " I'm never too busy to see you , Leonard . " He nodded , exchanged a few pleasantries , then quickly got to the point : this time he'd come about his daughter . Helping people solve problems was my main job and my favorite part of it . I'm currently a senior legal assistant at a law firm located in Silver Pine , the small town where I live . As a branch of a large corporation , we had considerable autonomy locally , allowing us to flexibly meet the needs of townspeople . This let me enjoy small - town life while doing meaningful work . 11:28 The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate Learn in - demand skills from real - world experts and excel Chan now Chapter 7 My daily work involved handling various problems clients encountered - those that didn't yet require alarming the lawyers . I managed a team of legal assistants , working closely with attorneys to ensure the town's legal needs were properly addressed . This job changed daily while remaining stable within a familiar framework . I loved this balance , which was also a form of self - healing . Six years ago , my family and mate completely destroyed my life . When I decided to leave the pack quietly and wait for my life to end , a mysterious person sent me to the hospital and provided a special drug - one that could temporarily suppress the toxin in my body and extend my life . All these years , that mysterious person has been supporting me silently . They not only funded my law school education but also provided me with ample means to live comfortably . Every year on my birthday and Christmas , I'd receive a greeting card from them - yet they turned down my request to meet and express my gratitude , time and time again . 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