Chapter 614

In other words, Blake was there to plug whatever holes appeared. If problems cropped up, he would resolve them to ensure the research lab continued to operate normally and safely.

Even though the "mysterious person" Matthew had sent to assist Lucille was a little out of her expectations, it was better than sending a complete stranger.

Certain things were much easier to do with someone familiar around, after all. She had one such thing to attend to right now…

…

Five minutes later, Blake shot to his feet, looking astonished. "What? I've just arrived, yet you're leaving?"

Lucille dug her ear, unable to understand how he'd made such a shrill sound. After he calmed down, she said, "While I'm away from Whiteloop City, you have to cover my tracks and make everyone think I'm at the research lab. Don't let anyone discover that I'm gone, including Patrick and Mr. Horton Senior."

"But why?"

"Don't ask too many questions," she said. Then, she added, "Just do as I say if you hold any respect