Chapter 502

"Oh, you poor thing, my sweet girl," Hector cooed, pulling Nola into his arms.

He continued, "Honestly, that woman's colder than ice—she's nothing like you. The only reason I even bother with her is that your research has been stuck for ages."

"Quentin swears Cleo's acupuncture is ancient Valoria stuff—she's mastered total control over her own body.

"If she gives it her all and helps us, our proje