After some thought, Lily asked, “Don’t you think you might be wrong?”Mike was puzzled.“Why do you care where he kept it previously? It’s enough to know where it is now. Perhaps he had kept it with him or elsewhere, but he might’ve changed his mind now.”“You could be right, but that’s not his style.” Mike pondered and thought what she said made sense. Still, he was unsure. “So what are you suggesting?”“We stick to the plan,” Lily added, “Let’s follow what you said previously.”“Noon tomorrow then.”Lily nodded, then glanced upward and put her hand on his shoulder to stop him from talking. Before Mike could turn his head, he heard a mocking voice from behind, “I didn’t know how close you two were. I wonder if Mr. Russell knows about it?”Rhea’s voice was shrill, and it was clear what she was implying.Mike stiffened his face and turned to look at her. “I wonder if people outside are interested in knowing about you faking your death.”“Do you think I would worry about it afte
Lily turned and left without bothering to even look at Rhea.“Lily!” Rhea called out her name through clenched teeth.Lily’s reply drifted over, “Remember to come to work on time, my dear assistant!”Rhea’s face distorted in anger. She had never been humiliated like this before. However, she had to follow her boss’s orders and could only put up with Lily for now. After turning around, she saw Mike looking at her as if he was watching a show and grew angrier.“Mike, do you think you’ve found someone to help you?” she snorted.Mike shrugged to indicate he did not think so.Rhea curled her lips into a smile and suddenly let out a sly look before lowering her voice, “Do you know why you can never find out what the core of the experiment is all about?”“I don’t f*cking care,” Mike said blandly, “I only care about my son.”“Ha…” Not caring about his answer, Rhea continued, “That’s because you have no idea what’s the real secret of R10! However, I do.”“I don’t f*cking care!” he simp
The air was silent. Not even the sound of footsteps echoed. However, Lily knew she was not hallucinating.She always had a sharp hearing and her senses as a kickboxer. Even if she were pregnant, she would not have auditory hallucinations. She briefly considered this before getting up and approaching the door. Then she asked again, "Who is it?"Again, silence met her. After sticking her head to the door panel, she finally decided to open the door and look outside. The corridor was empty, and no one was around. She poked her head out to look and even walked outside to ensure no one was hiding in the corner. Ultimately, she turned around and walked back into the room.Before re-entering the room, she raised her head and subconsciously glanced at the surveillance camera not far above. The whole place was under surveillance. Even if someone tried to hide from Lily, they could not avoid the “boss."Although she was suspicious, she still went back into the room. Just as she was about to c
Right after Alexander hung up the phone, it rang again. This time, it was an unknown number. He usually would not answer unknown numbers, but this was his private phone. After hesitating for a second, he slowly pressed the answer button."Hello?""Daddy…" A childish voice came from the other end, clear and sweet.Alexander's heart instantly softened, and the frown on his face immediately loosened. "Galen?""Daddy, Grandpa is sick.""Huh? Where are you? Whose phone are you using to call? Where's Grandpa now?" Alexander became aware that something must be wrong and quickly walked to the corner of the room to ask in a deep voice."Mr. Russell…" A familiar voice of a man sounded. Alexander could not think of who it might be on the spot."It's Austin," the other party spoke before he could figure it out. "There's something I want to tell you."After knowing who it was, Alexander relaxed a little. He tugged on his tie and urged, "What is it?""About that… I don't think it's suitable
The frown on Alexander's face deepened even more as he redialed the number and knocked on the door. It opened up just as he was about to kick the door in. To his surprise, it was Austin who was at the door.He opened the door and glanced at Alexander, standing just outside. He even looked past Alexander. Then, with a forced smile, Austin said, "Wait here. I'll bring your son to you."With that, he turned to close the door again.However, Alexander was one step ahead as he stuck his foot through the door and asked, "What the hell is going on?!""I can't tell you right now." Austin did not want to elaborate as he tried to close the door again."Then I'll go in and wait until you can! Also, didn't you say your granduncle is sick? I should at least visit him," Alexander replied. He had always been strong, so he shoved open the door."You can't go in!" Austin quickly blocked Alexander as his face turned pale with fright.He was cautious around Alexander and dared not use too much str
"The virus from my body infected them." Austin lowered his head, seeming to blame himself.It was a severe issue, so Alexander urged, "Talk while we walk!"He could not help but quicken his pace when he thought about his son. As expected, the two did not meet any servants on the way. The whole house seemed abandoned. Even the air seemed suffocating with a sense of uneasiness.Alexander observed the surroundings as they walked. The plants looked wilted, probably due to the lack of care, while the house was stuffy and humid.Alexander wore a simple protective suit but could still feel the heat. Even with the mask, he could vaguely smell the scent of the medicinal herb in the air.Although Dominic's place had always smelled of medicinal herbs, it was not as potent."Where's Galen?" Alexander looked around and asked when he did not see his son.Austin pointed upstairs and replied, "I left him in the playroom, which is the safest area now. I disinfect it at the door daily, and his me
Alexander smiled. As long as the child was safe, everything would be okay. However, he suddenly seemed to remember something and removed his glove to touch his son's forehead, neck, and cheeks.Austin felt uneasiness wash over him when he saw that. He asked anxiously, "What's wrong?""He has a fever," Alexander turned and lightly answered. His voice sounded calm, but anyone could tell he was trying to suppress his emotions.Under normal circumstances, having a fever would be nothing unusual for a child. However, this was a dangerous time, and Galen had always been in good health. Even when the plague was raging, he did not fall sick. Yet, now, he had a fever.He was sick in a house that got infected with an unknown disease. Alexander could only think of the worst as his heart sank. He carried the child out sullenly."You…" Austin was stunned for a moment before quickly returning to his senses. He watched Alexander walk by him with the child in his arms and head downstairs."Are y
“In…the herb hut in the backyard.” Austin pointed toward the backyard and added, "I'll take you there."Alexander was not in a hurry and asked, "What about the servants?""The servants are in their quarters. They've been told not to work until they’ve fully recovered. Everyone has to rest and isn’t allowed to go out." Austin did not know why he had so obediently answered Alexander's questions.Alexander nodded when he heard this. "Are those your granduncle's orders?""Yes," Austin quickly replied. Then confusion hit him. "How do you know?"Dominic was sick in bed, so one should assume Austin had been handling things around the house. Yet, somehow, Alexander immediately knew these were Dominic's orders."You're not that far-sighted," Alexander retorted with a smirk, which shocked Austin almost instantaneously.He was dissatisfied and about to defend himself when he thought about Alexander's validity. If it had not been for Dominic's orders before he passed out from high fever, Au