Chapter 1084

Although he had known what Hesper really wanted since long ago, the reason why Shinra hesitated was that he was reluctant to give up this benefit. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Mustafas would sooner or later become the only major clan in Leafdelle Island. Compared to them, the Savatiers’ recent performance had been rather unsatisfactory. The Mustafas had Ranfik and Sharmila, who seemed to have a bright future ahead. In comparison, what did the Savatiers have? Although they had just obtained the pharmaceutical rights of Leafdelle Island for the next three years, the Savatiers still had no successors! "If you can’t decide on what to do now, then it’s only natural for me to not know how to save Master Rikihisa." Hesper turned around, and it was clear to Shinra that if he did not agree to Hesper’s terms now, she would surely not cure his father of his illness! ‘But wait, how can she be this certain...? They don’t even have Vitalis anymore!’ Having seen through Shinra’s thoughts, the corners of Hesper’s lips twitched, and she lowered her tone. "Coincidentally, the Savatiers got our hands on another Vitalis by accident some time ago, and based on the relationship between the Rikihisas and the Savatiers, we originally planned to give it to you as a gesture of friendship." ‘A gesture?’ Shinra’s eyes widened in an instant. ‘The plant is worth $150 million, and she’s planning to give it to us for free?’ "But looking at it now, it’s a real pity." Hesper shook her head helplessly and gazed back at Shinra. "I can’t remember how to use the herb all of a sudden, Mr. Rikihisa, so even if we were to give Vitalis to you for free, it’d only go to waste in your possession." No matter how dumb Shinra was, he could still understand the underlying message behind Hesper’s words. He instantly knew his place. "Ms. Rivera... Look, you know that both our families share such a close friendship." Shinra chuckled flatteringly. "How about this? You leave Vitalis here with us for now. As for the treatment, we'll figure something out ourselves." The corners of Hesper’s lips curled upward. "Then you’re indeed quite a shameless man, Mr. Rikihisa." "...What?" Hesper’s almond eyes were slightly curved into a smile, and they could be seen shimmering, which looked so harmless that Shinra could not help but doubt his own ears. But even if he had somehow heard it wrongly, it was impossible for him to get it so far off! "Hesper Rivera, watch that mouth of yours. I’m still your senior!" Traces of anger emerged on Shinra’s face. Hesper withdrew the smirk on her face and stared straight at the man standing in front of her. "Mr. Rikihisa, if you’re smart enough, you should really learn how to judge the position that you and the Rikihisas are in now and adjust your attitude accordingly. Keeping your eyes fixed on one prize while drooling over another will only leave you with neither.” Startled by Hesper’s gaze, Shinra became timid in an instant. He was born with little capability. If it was not because of his father’s severe illness and his other siblings having all gone off the island in search of Vitalis, leaving only him with the family, it would never be his turn to take charge of the family. Now that Hesper was acting so aggressively, he immediately lost all courage to say anything. "About that... I can’t decide on it either." Shinra sighed. "Ms. Rivera, please don’t make things hard for me. If I were to make any stupid decision and leave a negative impact on my personal reputation within the Rikihisas, as soon as my brothers and sisters come back to the island, I wouldn't be able to stay in the family anymore." "Mr. Rikihisa, you have only two options now." Hesper’s eyes were filled with a hint of firmness that would kill any doubt that others had for her. "Option A, you can reject me and watch as Master Rikihisa dies. If you trust me enough to listen to anything that comes out of my mouth, I can assure you that as soon as I leave this villa, I’ll never step foot here ever again, and Master Rikihisa will not be able to make it through the next three days." Hearing this, Shinra's face turned pale, and Hesper continued immediately. "Or option B, you can agree to my request, which is to not have Yuko marry into the Mustafa family, and in return, I’ll provide you with both the herb and the treatment."