Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 3080

In the beginning, Shanks agreed to help and even took practical actions. Therefore, the island still needed Shanks' assistance.

"Ivana, tell me, why didn't you report to my people when you came to X City for this networking event?" Abel had no choice but to follow Shanks’ intention. He questioned Luca.

Luca replied, "The people from the Island of Despair are watching me. Isn't it all the same whether I report to you or not?"

Abel's gaze deepened. He lifted his head and grasped Luca's chin, forcing her to meet his eyes.

"Is that your reason for not reporting? Have you forgotten whose side you're on?" Abel sneered.

"Do you think you're still Luke’s woman after returning to his side? Once I tell him everything you've done, do you think he'll still keep you by his side?"

In Abel's perception, Luke was different from other men.

He valued emotions more than others.

Even though others thought he had abandoned his mistreated wife for a younger, prettier woman, they did not know it had always been the same person.

Although Luke did not know Ivana’s true identity was Bianca, the attraction of their souls made him choose her once again.

Still, what did it matter?

Their child was still on the Island of Despair. Hence, there was no way Ivana would tell Luke her true identity.

Therefore, Abel believed that if Luke knew what she had done, he would surely choose his own interests over his emotions.

A man like Luke could not tolerate betrayal from others the most.

Luca secretly let out a sneer. She might have been afraid or worried because of Abel's threats back then.

However, it was different now.

At least she knew that Luke and she were of one mind.

However, superficially, Luca had not shown her cards.

"I didn't know you'd attend this industry networking event, and you didn't ask me to report to you when I went out of town." Luca deliberately showed a hint of panic in her eyes when she spoke.

It was for Abel to see. It was a flaw she deliberately revealed.

Abel raised an eyebrow, feeling like she was making excuses. However, he had no evidence to prove it. Just as he was about to say something, Shanks interfered, "You indeed didn't tell her."

Abel gave him a sinister sideways glance, as though he was questioning whose side he was on.

Shanks looked at Abel calmly and picked up his phone. He sent a few photos to Luca.

Luca’s phone chimed, but she lowered her eyes without taking out her phone.

Shanks continued, "Ivana, you're here just in time. I came here to find some medicinal herbs. I received a message that the herb farmers here have the ones I want.

"Can you help me to ask around? I've already sent you the names and photos of the herbs."

When Luca heard what Shanks said, she finally glanced at her phone. It was some names and photos of medicinal herbs. She furrowed her brows slightly, realizing that these herbs were not from the same batch Shanks had initially requested.

She quickly recalled the medicinal properties of these herbs in her mind. The more she thought about it, the more puzzled she became.

These medicinal herbs were basically toxic. Even if they were not poisonous, they could produce harmful toxins to the human body when combined with certain other herbs.

What was Shanks researching?

Shanks could see that Luca was confused. He knew her well and replied, "Your task is simply to help me locate these herbs. They're meant to save lives."

"Understood." Luca nodded and put away her phone.