"When he’s had enough sleep, he’ll wake up naturally," Seth said calmly, not showing any urgency.Miranda looked at Seth, still worried. "This drug doesn’t have any side effects, right? Will there be any aftereffects?"Seth paused, seemingly contemplating how to respond. At that moment, Nash started to show signs of waking up, moving his fingers slightly. Miranda’s face lit up with joy, and she focused all her attention on him."Nash," Miranda gently shook him. "Are you feeling better now? You should be fine, right?"She wasn’t sure. She didn’t understand these drugs, but she trusted that her father would have a solution.Nash opened his eyes, his head pounding, and after a moment, he focused on Miranda’s face."Nash, it’s me, Miranda. Are you okay?" she asked anxiously.Nash sat up. As soon as he moved, the guns around him were immediately aimed at him. The guards still could not relax.Seeing their wariness, Miranda stepped in to defend him. "What are you doing? Why are y
Seth pointed to another row of vials. "The antidotes are over there."Both the poisons and antidotes were labeled with numbers, making it impossible to distinguish which was which.Seth looked at Nash and continued, "What do you think of my proposal?"Nash turned his gaze back to Seth. "Does it have to be a collaboration?"Seth smiled. "You're about to marry my daughter. I consider you family. If you're unwilling, it shows you don't respect me."At his words, Seth’s men began to shift, ready to draw their guns.Miranda, still worried, pleaded, "Dad, Nash is definitely on my side."She continued to persuade, "Nash, just listen to my dad. He saved you. As long as no one says anything, no one will know what you're up to. You don't have to worry about being exposed!"Her thoughts were always hopeful.Nash simply observed his surroundings. The vials were well-protected, and there likely wouldn’t be any issues."Nash, you still haven't answered me," Seth pressed.Nash asked, "Wher
The special forces moved in swiftly, taking down one enemy at a time. They had no idea what the situation inside was like.Meanwhile, Nash was hiding behind the sofa, unarmed and fighting alone. His life hung by a thread. But he had no choice but to take this risk. If he didn't, he would never gain Seth's trust and would never have made it here. His goal was to find Seth's hideout, and taking the injection for Miranda ensured she would bring him here.Only Seth could cure his poison, which meant there was a good chance he could also cure Nina's. As long as there was hope, Nash was willing to risk everything, even his life. The price he paid was his current dire situation. He panted heavily, knowing there was no way out. Resolute, he stood up with his hands raised.He looked at Seth and smirked. "If you kill me, you won't escape either."Seth suddenly realized the truth and said coldly, "This was all part of your plan!"Nash replied, "Isn't it a win-win?"Seth glared at hi
Seth's situation was even worse than Sawyer's. Now, he was consumed with rage and had to keep an eye on the outside commotion. The special forces were closing in. Seth needed an escape plan for himself. He called all his men to hold off the special forces and opened a secret escape route. He had prepared this escape tunnel when he built the lab, anticipating a day like this.Seeing Seth attempting to flee, Nash immediately pursued him. Seth glanced back with a cold smile. "Nash, you think it's over? The real show is just beginning!"Without hesitation, Seth activated a mechanism and slipped into the tunnel, quickly locking the hatch behind him. The tunnel was pitch black by the time Nash opened it, with no sign of Seth.Left behind was only a distraught and helpless Miranda, clutching her head. "Nash, Nash!" she called out, still concerned for him.Nash glanced at her with a stern expression, not responding."Captain!" James rushed in, relieved to see Nash unharmed. "Where's S
Nash felt a surge of panic and asked urgently, "Where’s Nina?"James was equally puzzled. "She was just here a moment ago."Nash worried that Nina might have been kidnapped, realizing that this mission was far from foolproof. "Are there any suspicious people around here?""No way. This place is secure, and all the people here are my men," James assured him.Nash could not afford to take any chances. Even if they were his own people, he feared Nina could be used against him. "Search for her immediately!" he ordered, but his command was interrupted by a sharp ringing in his ears, intensifying his headache.Meanwhile, Nina was following a familiar feeling, heading toward the back of the lab. She walked a long way, cautious of the dangers around her. Despite the risk, she was determined to understand why she felt so strongly compelled to go this way.As she navigated through the overgrown area, she took care to avoid snakes and insects, treading carefully. Suddenly, she heard som
Hearing her call his name, Seth's composure wavered. "Are you a person or a ghost?"The wind blew, lifting Nina's hair, and with her pale face, she looked more haunting than ever. Seth furrowed his brows, feeling immense pressure.Nina was momentarily at a loss for words, afraid to say the wrong thing. However, she sensed that Seth harbored some fear-inducing secret. Seth quickly calmed down, realizing the woman he feared was dead and could not be here. He scrutinized Nina's face more closely, then narrowed his eyes dangerously. "No, you must be Nina! You actually dared to come here alone to find me. Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"Nina's identity was exposed, but she held her ground and coldly smiled. "You figured it out. Though we've never met, you know my name, Seth. It seems there's a connection between us."Seth, wary of being tricked, asked, "Connection? What connection?"Nina boldly stated, "The little dark room. You’re the one who locked me in there!"Seth was sho
"Bang bang bang—" Several shots were fired in response. Seth's shot had not hit Nina.Nina squeezed her eyes shut in fear, her heart pounding wildly. The gunfire, passing just by her cheek, left a sharp ringing in her ears as it hit the trees behind her. When she opened her eyes, she saw Seth abandoning everything and diving into the river without hesitation. He had not shot her! Or perhaps, in that moment, he did not dare to.Nina, still shaken, stood there breathing heavily, watching the spot where Seth had disappeared. The river ended in a rapid cascade, a large waterfall where the current was fast enough that falling into it would mean certain death or serious injury. It was Seth's only option."Nina!" Nash rushed over, grabbing her arm and checking her for injuries. "Are you hurt?"Nina was too tense to breathe properly. She shook her head, her face pale. "I'm fine."Still rattled, she had gambled on Seth’s hesitation to shoot, and she had been right. For some r
Nina felt a bit bewildered by this. "I'm not sure."Everything she knew felt incredible. Seth had already disappeared into the rushing waterfall, and there was no sign of him. They had no choice but to return the way they came.The lab was in disarray, but it had not changed much. Nash thought about what was inside and hesitated. "Maybe you shouldn't go in.""Why not?" Nina asked. "You were just asking me about the mechanisms inside. I need to go in to understand."Nash frowned slightly. "The things inside the lab are not easy to look at.""So that's what you're worried about," Nina realized. "It's okay. I've heard about so many unbelievable things already. Nothing can scare me now."She reassured Nash, showing her inner strength. As they walked in, she was still shocked by the cruel extent of the lab’s contents. There were human organs used for some kind of experiments and various deformed animals from failed experiments. Caged animals were screaming, with one monkey having