Chapter 49 Darrell nodded . " Yes . We're here for some fun . " " Enjoy yourselves , then , " Lucius replied . " I appreciate it . " " No problem . " After the brief , polite exchange , Darrell wrapped an arm around the waist of the woman at his side . " We'll get going now . See you around . " Lucius gave a slight nod and watched them leave . As Darrell's date brushed past Valerie , she shot the latter a meaningful glance , while Valerie responded with an equally cryptic smile . Having just ended his call , Kieran rushed over and said , " Something urgent came up , so I have to leave tonight . I can't give you a ride back now , Val . " " Go ahead , " Valerie said , waving him off . With a quick goodbye , he turned and rushed away without looking back . After that , Noah immediately stepped up and offered , " Where do you live , Ms. Collins ? I can take you home . " But Lucius expressionlessly stepped forward , his words dampening Noah's enthusiasm . " You can't drive because you've been drinking . " His eyes flicked to Valerie , as if silently declaring to take her home . After being humiliated all evening , Sonia quickly grabbed his arm and asked , " Can I get a ride , Mr. White ? I lost an earring in your car , and it was a birthday gift from my mom , which means a lot to me . ' At the same time , Valerie waved to the group , saying , " I've got plans , so I have to get going . " Lucius narrowed his eyes and reminded her , " It's too late for a woman to be going out alone . " Though it wasn't the dead of night , it was still quite late , Valerie habitually put on her face mask . " Some appointments can't be missed . Goodbye , everyone . " As she walked away , Lucius ' expression darkened dangerously . Sonia , who had caught the whole thing , was surprised that Lucius , who'd always been composed and unreadable , was visibly upset because of Valerie . Chapter 49 2/2 " Let's go , Mr. White . " She gave him a pleading look that begged for his comfort , as if reminding him she'd suffered enough tonight . His expression was cold as he said , " Your earring isn't in my car . I'll have someone give you a ride home later . " Seeing her expression fall , Noah , watching the entire scene on the sidelines , thought she looked like a discarded clown . Skyler was the person Valerie had plans to meet . Seven days had elapsed in a blink . Just as Valerie had said , Jay , who'd been waiting to die in the ICU , showed improvement after taking the miracle drug . He was even moved to a regular ward , and the doctors called it a medical miracle . Skyler believed Jay had cheated death and was destined for better days ahead . But within a week , Jay was announced to be in critical condition again . Valerie hadn't lied - the drug's effects lasted a week at most . Desperate to save Jay , Skyler had no choice but to meet Valerie for a second negotiation . They met at a Carcosian restaurant owned by Woodward Group , in a private room that Skyler often used to entertain clients . To please Valerie , he had the chef prepare a lavish dinner . " The drug you gave me worked very well , Val . Jay's still alive , and I asked you here for just one reason I hope you can introduce me to that miracle doctor . " Once he got in touch with the miracle doctor , Valerie would outlive her value . She hadn't eaten much earlier at The Golden Chalice and just had some fruit . So now , she was hungry and naturally wouldn't turn down a free meal . At Skyler's request , she smiled . " The miracle doctor constantly travels and never stays in one place for too long . Unless they come to me on their own , there's no way I can track them down . ད་ Chapter 50