Alexander’s return was supposed to be good news, but Lily did not look relaxed and became gloomier instead. That would only mean that something was up.‘He might’ve gotten infected with the disease. I’ve yet to see him and am unsure of his situation.’ Lily picked up the teacup and took a sip to calm herself.“The disease?” Dominic’s hand paused as he lifted the teapot. He knitted his brow. “He’s back? I mean, he’s home?”“No.” Lily shook her head and continued, “He also knows it’s serious and naturally wouldn’t return or meet me for Galen’s and my sake. He’s not even in Kingsland. I suppose he’s recuperating in a relatively remote area.”“Oh.” Letting out a sigh of relief, Dominic put down his teapot and sat before her. “What’s your plan?”“I’m going to meet him.”Dominic frowned. “Are you out of your mind?!”“I’d like to know what the disease is all about,” Lily said seriously.“Every country is studying it. There’s no need for you to meddle in this.” Dominic reasoned objectiv
“Then take proper safety measures, okay? The pandemic is the real deal. I think a virus might have caused it.” Dominic thought for a moment and spoke.“Yes, I think so too.” Nodding, Lily agreed. “Also, I think it has something to do with the experiment in the lab.”“The lab you worked in?” Taken aback, Dominic thought about the question he had put aside just now. “Oh, yes, you don’t think that brat, Austin, is the person behind it, do you?”He suddenly thought that Austin might be the culprit as he was messing with those plants in the laboratory.Lily chuckled and palmed her head, shaking it. “No! He’s not up to the task. More accurately, I think he doesn’t know about it.”“As I expected!” Dominic sighed in relief and also felt that his suspicion was ludicrous.‘I know how capable Austin is. If he could truly create a virus so devastating to the world, I would have to hand it to him.’“Then what happened to him?” Dominic sighed in relief again, thinking it must not be anything
“Old man!” She called him solemnly out of the blue. “This is important! Do you really want your only grandnephew to have been murdered?”Like a little boy who got scolded, Dominic pouted. He was worried but had only talked tough. “All right then.” He mumbled, “What kind of lousy research institute would do such a horrible thing?”Lily thought the same. If she knew the research institute would be up to no good, she would not have joined in the first place.‘However, when I backed out, the experiment did not stop. It shows that the project is not as simple as I initially thought.’“I think the research institute is just a local base. They should be operating in more than one place,” Lily said thoughtfully.“What?!” Dominic was shocked.“There’s strict law enforcement in our country. Although the lab has something to do with the pandemic, I suspect the virus might not have been leaked from here. Of course, it’s just something that I suspect, and I’ve asked someone to investigate.
There was anxiety in Mike’s eyes as he looked up. “Don’t you lay a finger on him! You promised me that as long as I cooperated, you wouldn’t harm him.”“But if you don’t behave, don’t blame us, okay?” The man stood up. He was unusually short and looked like he had slid down from his chair.He neared Mike, and when he half-knelt in front of him, they were of the same height and eye level. This contrasted greatly with his voice and look ,he was like an underdeveloped child.“Mike, don’t think I’m unaware of what you’re thinking. Do you think the Russell family could save your son?” His voice was dismissive, and his cunning eyes behind the mask were unfathomable. “I know they can’t, and I can’t either. I’ve always obeyed your instructions. I only did it for the sake of the organization.” Catching his breath, Mike said as he endured the pain in his stomach.“Oh?”“You guys might have underestimated Lily. She’s not just a perfumer and an ordinary pharmacist because she has the backup
When Cameron returned home to pick up his things, he saw a car parked sideways beside the gate and frowned.Fabian exited his car and jogged over as his car drew near, flashing his signature obedient grin. “Ron, Ron…”Although Cameron was impatient, he still lowered the car window. “What’s the matter?”“I’m sorry for what happened to Tasia. That’s Ree’s fault, and I’ve already scolded her! I wanted her to come and apologize to Tasia, but she has been busy the past two days and couldn’t make it today. Anyway, don’t worry. I’ll teach her a harsh lesson. Is Tasia all right?” Fabian asked.“She’s fine.” Cameron was cold to him. “Anything else?”Since he had asked, Fabian eagerly said, “About the vaccine development center…”“I only discuss work in my office,” he said quickly, not wanting to discuss the subject.“I know, but I can’t go to your office either! I’ve been stopped a few times when I tried to see you there. Ron, don’t do this to me. I’m your wife’s only brother!” Bending o
“Why should I shut up? Oh, now that my sister passed away, you think you can mistreat her family, don’t you? I’m my sister’s only brother, and you promised her to take care of me. Is this how you’re doing it?“Cameron, you’re incorruptible, my a*s! You’re no different than those vile officials. I know… You’ve found yourself a wife and forgotten about my sister and how she lost her life to give birth to your daughter. To think my sister treated you so well! She should have seen through your…”“Fabian!” Cameron’s roar shocked Fabian till he choked on his words. He stared at Cameron without a word.“Stop your nonsense! I’m warning you, if you say one more word, I’ll have you arrested. They did everything about the vaccine development center according to legal procedures. If you’re upset, conduct your investigation or sue me.“Don’t harass me here!” Cameron reprimanded Fabian. “Don’t always overstep your boundaries in your sister’s name. I know how much you’ve cashed in on my name over
Three seconds later, Fabian said indignantly, “I indeed have no f*cking proof!”He thought about it and got angrier. ‘I’ve been so close to Cameron for so many years, yet I’ve failed to gain any shred of evidence I can threaten him with. All I can do is suck up to him nonstop.‘Anyway, after so many years, he should somewhat appreciate my effort. Even if I were just a dog, he should have thrown me with a bone, shouldn’t he? He just enjoys pretending to be someone just and impartial!’“So what did he say? Didn’t he promise you? Did he take money from the Russell family?” Maria asked carefully.“How would I know?” Fabian said impatiently, kicked off the stool beside him, then sat on the sofa. Remembering something with a frown, he looked up and asked, “Where’s Rhea?”“She returned to the lab.” Maria spread her arms and looked curious. “Why? Is it because she shoved Tasia? If it’s because of that, I’ll apologize to Tasia!”“Not that!” Fabian waved and calmed down, then started to th
“How can there be anything we’re unaware of? You know what your daughter is like. She’s just a nerd, and unlike other girls, all she does is read books, study, and conduct her experiments.“I think Cameron is just trying to fool you.” Maria was so protective of her daughter that she did not think anything could be wrong with her.The truth was that Fabian did not get it either. Although his wife was biased, she was right that the chance of Rhea interacting with Cameron was meager as she hardly even hung out with Anastasia.‘These two didn’t enjoy playing together when they were young and hardly met one another, leading their own lives as grownups. How could Ree possibly offend Ron?’Maria noticed how quiet Fabian was and asked, despite herself, “So the project has gone up in smoke?”Fabian looked gloomy when his wife mentioned that. “It’s a done deal. What can I do about it? I couldn’t possibly take the project from the Russell family by force. It wouldn’t work.”“Then what shoul