Mr. Gordon's brows furrowed instantly. "Listen, kid, if it's cash or jewels you're after, I can swing that. But the Longevity Fruit is off the table. It's the only remedy for my daughter's illness!"
Lucas replied earnestly, "Like I said, the Longevity Fruit won't fix Sophia's problem, but I can."
Mr. Gordon, growing impatient, snapped, "You can cure her? Why on earth should I believe you?"
He thought to himself, this kid was completely out of touch with reality. Did he really think that just because he helped his daughter once, he could make such outrageous demands?
Lucas asked, "Isn't it true your daughter has been cold since she was little, and every month, that cold poison acts up?"
Mr. Gordon raised an eyebrow, retorting, "So what if she does?"
Lucas explained, "Your daughter ha
