Now, they had managed to amass a hoard of precious items that could probably fill an entire warehouse.

They hadn't come without strings attached, of course. By showering her with such Lavish gifts, the members of the Jenkins family were laying out the foundation for a tacit understanding that in the future, Vivian would set aside some of the pills she produced especially for her relatives. This also entailed a special, negotiable price.

“Isn't it great to be an alchemist?" Vivian Laughed heartily.

Bill was nowhere in sight. After receiving the first of the envelopes full of cash, he wasted no time and left for his usual gambling haunt.

In his stead, Patricia accompanied Vivian and assisted her in greeting all the guests that wandered over.