Chapter 8: Who Is Next?
A young lady entered the office, carrying a silver cauldron. She glanced at Christopher, then approached Murphy, bowing respectfully before placing the cauldron on the desk.
"Why are you putting it there? It belongs to him," Murphy said, gesturing toward Christopher.
The woman nodded, picked up the cauldron, and placed it in front of Christopher. "Here is your cauldron, sir." She said, respectfully.
"Thank you," Christopher replied, picking up the cauldron. "I'll be leaving. I have some things to take care of."
"Master Christopher." Murphy said, standing and approaching him. She paused a step away, inhaled his scent, and nodded slightly.
"This is for you." She took his hand and placed a gold card in his palm. "Please visit me again."
Christopher smiled. "I will. Come on, you three." He turned and walked toward the door, the three Beasts following close behind.
"Madam."
The lady who had brought the cauldron asked cautiously, "Who is that young man?"
"Someone who will leave his mark on the world," Murphy replied with a warm smile.
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