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Chapter 48 - It's a small world

After buying the medicine, Crystal Foster stepped out of the shop and immediately noticed a man in a black suit standing by the entrance. Instinctively, she took a step back in caution.

The suited man gave her a respectful nod. "Ma'am, there are some troublemakers over there trying to disturb your peace. Our people are handling it. Please wait a moment."

Crystal breathed a sigh of relief. At least he wasn't an enemy. "You must be sent by Martin Riley."

The man nodded. "Yes, ma'am. Mr. Riley specifically sent us to protect you. The Zhang family has been causing some trouble lately."

"So those guys are from the Zhang family, huh?" Crystal propped her chin on her hand. "Can you have your people hold them for a bit? I need to grab something inside and I'll be right out."

Crystal returned to the herbal shop and approached the counter with a sly glint in her eyes.

"Boss, I remember you sell that itching powder here, right? Can I get some?"

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