Rhea was leaning back into her chair in her own laboratory. Just as her eyes were about to close, she heard a phone vibrating. It was customary for her phone to be put on silent. Without much thought, she reached out for her phone, only to find that no one was calling her.However, the vibrating sound continued. She looked around and finally found it in the coat pocket she had taken off.Only then did she remember that she had taken this phone from Austin.The words "Second Granduncle" flashed on the screen.Rhea sneered. She was filled with disdain as she thought about how performative Austin was. Why was there a need to name his granduncle this way?After thinking about it, she pressed the answer button.Once the call was connected, Dominic did not speak immediately. He was used to being coaxed by Austin, so he habitually put on airs and remained silent, waiting for Austin to greet him attentively.However, Rhea had no idea what was happening, so she stayed silent, waiting f
Still, Lily wondered if Daisy was genuinely innocent. If she were not, what was her intention of working here? If so, why was she picking on locks?Lily looked back and saw her son lying in bed, sound asleep, with his head tilted to one side. It was as if all the troubles in this world had nothing to do with him. Then she got up, tucked him in, and adjusted the surveillance camera’s position.Initially, there were no surveillance cameras in the bedrooms, but Lily became suspicious of Daisy and installed one in Galen's bedroom.Lily wanted to keep Daisy by her side to observe what was happening before deciding her next move. However, since everything at the laboratory, the incident in Burnwken, and other unforeseen dangers started coming together, Lily would be worried about Galen if she went to Burnwken.'What if I just find a reason to fire Daisy?'When this thought flashed in Lily’s mind, she heard a light knock on the door, and Daisy's voice sounded from the outside. "Madam?"
While holding Olivia’s hand, Lily pulled Olivia aside and poured her a glass of ice water to calm her down.Olivia did not want it, but under Lily's insistence, she held the cup. The coldness in her palm seemed to have calmed her, but her tears still would not stop flowing."Lily, can you tell me what happened to Edward? Whatever it is, I can handle it. As long as I know what is going on and that he’s still alive… Lily, you have to tell me. You have to tell me, okay?" Olivia was very emotional and burst into tears again.Seeing her like this, Lily did not know what she could say to comfort her. Ultimately, Lily sighed softly. "To be honest with you, I have no idea.""How can that be? Edward is with Mr. Russell the whole time. Did Mr. Russell tell you—""No!" Lily interrupted her before quietly continuing, "Olivia, Alex hasn't contacted me for 12 days.""Twelve days?!" Olivia was stunned for a moment that she almost forgot to cry. Her eyes widened in shock. "But you said…""Yes,
"Calm down!" Lily comforted Olvia. Even Lily was trying to keep her emotions in check. Her heart was racing, and even the baby in her stomach seemed to feel it. She gently placed her hand on her abdomen to comfort it. She took a deep breath and said, "Let me look."Lily carefully studied the ring in Olivia's hand and the piece of human skin wrapped in a handkerchief.After careful observation, she leaned closer to smell it. Then she raised her head to look at Olivia. "You've been played.""Huh?""That doesn't belong to Edward," Lily said with certainty before adding, "To be precise, that's not even human skin. It's pig skin.""Pig skin?!" Olivia's eyes widened in surprise. She took the piece of skin and rechecked it. Although she would rather believe that what Lily said was true, she could not help but still wonder, "Is this pig skin? It looks too real, and the tattoo looks exactly like the one on Edward's body.""People can imitate tattoos and easily make realistic-looking skin.
"Don't panic," Lily coaxed softly as she pressed her hand on Olivia's back. "Seeing that this piece of skin is fake means that the person who gave it to you did not really hurt Edward. He might not even be in the person's hands right now.“The sender may have picked this ring up somewhere. You know how good Edward's skills are. Even if he couldn't overthrow his opponent, he’d still be able to fend for himself. If Edward is captured, the captor won't have to send this fake piece of skin to try and intimidate you." Lily grabbed the pigskin and shook it. It did feel quite realistic. She might have believed it herself if she did not know much about these things."Yeah." Olivia thought it made sense. "You're right. Edward must be fine. He’ll be okay! Still, Lily, promise to bring me with you if you go to Burnwken.""What are you going to do there?" Lily immediately questioned her."To look for Edward, of course! I want to see him!" Olivia replied decisively."What if you can't find h
After comforting Olivia for a while longer, Lily finally sent someone to send her home. When she turned around, Daisy was already standing in the living room.Lily had no idea how long Daisy had stood there. She would have been shocked if it weren't for Lily's sharp gaze.Daisy looked like she had something to say. Lily glanced deeply at her before walking straight to the sofa and sitting down. "What is it? Do you have something to say?"However, Daisy turned to face Lily and said, "Madam, don't you have something to say to me?"Lily froze for a moment before returning the glass she held toward her lips. After taking a sip of the tea, she replied, "Oh? I have something to say to you?""Is that not the case?" Daisy's voice was low, with her eyes drooping slightly and her hands clasped in front of her. This gave off the look of an honest, capable, and respectful person."You're smart. You're a very smart woman." Lily put down the glass and leaned against a lumbar pillow. "I have no
Lily did not expect this. She stood there, stunned, but did not stop Daisy. Lily quietly watched as Daisy kneeled on the ground."I am so sorry, Madam. It wasn't my intention to teach Galen how to pick locks, but he is really smart. He's the smartest child I've ever seen. Madam, I will resign and leave if you think I'm not fit to care for Galen anymore." Saying this, her gaze dropped to the ground. She looked like she was asking for forgiveness."I don't blame you for that," Lily answered gently. After a pause, she continued, "It's just that... are you saying these things because you think that's what I want to hear?""What do you want to hear, Madam?" Daisy looked up at her in surprise, as if she did not understand what Lily meant.Lily didn't reply and just stared at her. Daisy's eyes seemed to be filled with sincerity and confusion. She did not avert her gaze either.The two continued to look at each other for a moment before Lily finally sighed. "Forget it. I won't ask if you
Although Austin could not see the person's face, he knew who it was by the crisp sound of her high heels. When he looked up, he could only see a vague outline slowly approaching him with a chilly demeanor.Rhea wore stilettos, and her sharp heels clacked against the cold, stone floor. Once in front of Austin, she slowly squatted with a bottle of water and a piece of bread. Without a word, Rhea began to study him from head to toe.When she noticed the cloth tied around his injured leg, she laughed. "I almost forgot that you can treat yourself. Did you manage to get the bullet out?" Her laughter, ringing in the dark room, sounded depressing to the ears."I never thought that a valedictorian from the world's most famous medical school would do such a vicious thing," Austin mocked."All right, not bad. Since you can still snap back like this means you aren't hungry or thirsty!" Rhea nodded. She wasn't moved as she weighed the things in her hands. "It seems like I've overstepped. You do