Upon hearing Edward’s words, Alexander looked over and saw the empty safe lying on its side, with the door wide open. It was evident someone had taken its contents.“Do you know what he stored in that safe?”Edward shook his head. “It seemed to be some potion or drug that Rhea or the lab staff developed. It could also be a virus, but I’m not sure. I’m not well-versed in the organization’s affairs.”Although Edward hid in the building for some time, he remained concealed. After all, revealing himself was unsafe, so he had limited access to information.Alexander approached the safe and squatted before it. Then he touched the safe, carefully examining it.Edward noticed Alexader's expression and approached. “What’s wrong?”Alexander did not answer. Instead, he turned to look inside the safe and wore gloves to feel around it. He lightly tapped around the safe as he touched it.Thud, thud. Click, clack.“There’s a hidden compartment?!” Edward also noticed something was amiss with t
"You—" Fred was furious, and anger burned in his blue eyes. He took a deep breath and then chuckled dismissively. “Well, satisfying someone on the verge of death is appropriate. It’s your privilege to meet the boss.”Upon hearing him relent, Lily knew she finally had the opportunity to meet the mastermind behind it all.However, Fred quickly changed his tone, saying, “But now’s not the time. You should prioritize your recovery. We’ll bring you to him once you’ve recovered naturally.”Lisa retorted Mockingly, “It’s kind of you to care for the dying.”Fred noticed her evident sarcasm. He shrugged and indifferently said, “We’re hoping to keep your body healthy for as long as possible.”Afterward, he turned to leave but seemed to recall something. “Oh, your mister… I mean, your husband seems pretty active lately. He should be attempting to rescue you.”Fred chose his words carefully and gestured twice with his hand. Then he smiled again and said, “Still, I think he might be wasting h
Still, the “boss’s” death was purely a coincidence, an unexpected turn of events.Meanwhile, Edward’s appearance was an accident.Lily and Mike had always been cautious and refrained from touching the “boss,” but Edward did not understand or care. Since Edward was on the brink of death, he believed he had to do something before dying—to seek revenge and destroy the evil organization directly.The protection surrounding the “boss” was not strong, but none dared to harm him. It was not because they could not but because they feared the consequences. Therefore, when Edward, who disregarded all consequences, appeared, he broke the first barrier.Subsequently, Lily and Mike had to go along with the situation. Furthermore, the boss never expected to become an outcast in the organization, as they simply abandoned him. Of course, it was also possible the organization had learned about the situation and intentionally let it slide.Although the organization had been wary of what the boss he
While Alexander considered going to Rhea to inquire about Cameron’s whereabouts, someone came to him voluntarily. "Mr. Russell."Alexander recognized the person as Cameron’s personal guard. More precisely, this person was Cameron’s undercover guard. Typically such a person would go unnoticed by ordinary people. Still, Alexander had seen this person once or twice after becoming close to Cameron.Marcus was a first-class guard. When Alexander saw him, he knew there must be some news about Cameron’s whereabouts.Marcus glanced around and asked, “Can we talk in private?”He would appear ordinary if he were in a crowd and did not stand out. However, Alexander knew he possessed formidable abilities. Not only was Marcus skilled in combat, but he was also well-versed in various weapons.Marcus being by Cameron’s side ensured the latter had all-rounded protection. Therefore, when Rhea kidnapped Cameron, the latter had intended for it to happen. Otherwise, Rhea could not have taken Cameron
“Of course.” Marcus acknowledged and finally left.Afterward, Alexander looked at the item Marcus handed him.It was a passport, or to put it bluntly, a document that would allow Alexander smooth access to the Yudonia embassy. Moreover, Cameron had also written a note for Alexander, besides the passport, stating that Alexander was a friend and requesting the other party to receive him well.Although the passport seemed ordinary, it was a tremendous help to Alexander. Although he had already found out about the embassy, it was not somewhere one could enter freely. That was why he had taken so long to look for a solution.The passport and note Cameron gave Alexander was timely assistance.‘Things will go much smoother with these.’…On the fifth day after giving birth, Lily felt her body had recovered quite a bit. The pain from her wound was no longer as prominent. Of course, vigorous movements still caused some discomfort. Still, it was much better than before.Occasionally, she
Upon hearing the voice, Lily paused and then opened her eyes, quickly locating the source of the sound. Her surroundings were full of chairs, with no unnecessary items. Right in front of her was a large folding screen from which the voice came.Lily looked ahead while calmly sitting in the wheelchair. She spoke mockingly, “Aren’t you proud? You think you control everything by manipulating others and making them go in circles?”The person sighed. “No, that’s not what I meant. I admire you, Ms. Christian.”"Oh?" Lily raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Do you admire my talent, abilities, or my body?"There was a moment of silence on the other end. The person seemed to contemplate something before slowly responding, "All of them.""Well, I'm honored! So, you’ll take my body once it has recovered, right?" Lily glanced down at her body as if it no longer belonged to her but was merely an item she could trade or give away."Ms. Christian, I didn't want things to develop into this situation,
More precisely, a hidden speaker was behind the folding screen, and the voice Lily heard came from it. Indeed, the organization was cunning.Although they had brought Lily here, they still refused to reveal their identities. However, it did not matter whether or not they appeared. Lily knew the person she conversed with was the one behind everything.As she picked up the speaker to examine it, an urgent and sharp voice sounded, “What harmful experiments are you talking about?”Lily was startled, and the speaker almost slipped from her hands due to the loudness. She quickly placed it on a nearby chair and stepped back while looking at it.“If you want to know, why don’t we speak face-to-face? We’ve already come this far, so why feign ignorance?”“I… Can’t appear in person.” The person paused before slowly continuing, “I’m genuinely sorry for the harm you’ve endured, Ms. Christian. It wasn’t my intention, but I had no other choice.“I had to do it, considering the bigger picture. I
Lily’s words were earth-shattering, and a strange clattering sounded from the speaker, followed by a low gasp. Lily smiled, but there was no sound after that.There was no movement, either, as no one came to take her away. It was as if everyone had forgotten she was in that room.Lily grew bored and paced around the room. Then she heard a faint sound on her fifth lap as if a door had opened. She instinctively turned toward the sound, but there was no movement. She knew there were other doors in the room.Then Lily heard a wheelchair rolling on the floor. However, the wheelchair she had arrived in remained untouched. When she turned again, she saw movement behind the folding screen.Another wheelchair slowly emerged, and on it was an older woman. The woman frowned slightly as a man pushed her wheelchair while Fred stood behind the older woman with his cane.Lily stood rooted and quietly looked at the woman. They locked eyes for a moment and fell into a momentary silence.Fred spok
Lily tilted her head up to fight back her tears, saying, “There’s something I find strange.”“What is it?” Mike asked after comforting his son.“Instead of detaining Prince Ross, Her Majesty has sent him back to Yudonia. If so, why couldn’t we reach him?”After some thought, Mike answered, “There are two possibilities. It’s probably due to poor signals, or he doesn’t want us to contact him.”The two shared a look, knowing what each other was wondering.‘Why can’t we contact Ross? Is he planning something?’…Three days later, Lily inserted the last needle into the queen’s leg and looked up at her, saying, “You should start feeling your legs tomorrow. Still, it’ll take some time before you can stand.”Suddenly, Lily chuckled.“Why are you laughing?” Yasmin touched her legs. She had begun to regain sensation in her legs over the last two days. She then began to believe that she could get up. However, the queen was hesitant when the queen heard Lily chuckle.Lily shook her head
Lily straightened up and said without resentment, “Of course, you wouldn’t.”“That’s… quite a pity,” the queen murmured thoughtfully.“Well, there’s a price to pay for everything. That’s how the world balances itself,” Lily continued, “I can’t stop you if you must carry on with R10. Still, I won’t witness whether or not it succeeds. I just wish the outcome isn’t something you’ll regret.”Lily smiled and turned to head out the door.Rick heard their conversation as he stood guard outside. After exchanging looks with Lily as she brushed past him, he entered the room and saw the needles in Yasmin’s legs. “Your Majesty, those needles—”The queen waved dismissively. “It’s okay. Lily will remove them later.”Even so, Rick was wary. “You’re being too careless, Your Majesty. What if that woman—”“She wouldn’t,” Yasmin interjected, shaking her head."Why do you trust her so much?" Rick asked despite himself. The queen fell silent. If Rick had not asked her that, she would not have rea
Lily took out a cloth and unfolded it, revealing a row of silver needles inside. Yasmin was surprised she carried the needles with her.“Tell me. What do you want?” The queen took a deep breath to calm herself. She then reminded herself that she could always say no to Lily’s request. Still, Yasmin was cautious about Lily trying to trick her.Lily casually said, "I left because Prince Ross wanted to help me. I hope you don’t punish him.""That's it?" Yasmin thought she had misheard Lily. 'Is she trying to talk terms with me just so that I won't punish my son?' she wondered in disbelief."Ross is my son. I won't harm him. Don't you think you've wasted an opportunity by making such a request?" The queen shook her head. "I wasn’t sure if you’d blame him, but he did rescue me once. If I don't do anything, it would be ungrateful of me," Lily said gently, "Also, didn’t you already lock him up?"Yasmin was puzzled. "No, I only sent him back to Yudonia. He kept trying to get me to sto
"Three days," Lily replied.“That’s it?!” Yasmin was in disbelief. She thought Lily would try to buy some more time and suspected she would say the process would take several months or even years.‘I haven’t felt my legs for over a decade. I wouldn’t mind waiting for three more days.’“Are you sure I can get up and walk in just three days?” Yasmin pressed her legs hard but felt nothing. She would have treated her legs long ago if it were that easy.The queen had visited many famous doctors from various countries, but they could only stop her legs from getting weaker. However, Lily confidently told Yasmin that she could fix her legs so quickly.Yasmin wanted to believe it.After some consideration, Lily said, “I can’t guarantee that you’ll walk as fast as you once could. After all, you haven’t used your legs for a long time, and your muscles have atrophied. Still, you’ll recover slowly.”Yasmin nodded repeatedly, thinking it was good enough. She never dreamed of walking as well a
“Because only our opinions matter." Lily thought of something and said, "Unless you choose to believe Rhea.""I… don't trust anyone." Yasmin’s expression stiffened as she turned her wheelchair away."Your Majesty, I know you're dedicated to the experiment, but there are other things in life. Have you ever considered letting go of your burden to sightsee? You’ve done enough as a queen over the last few decades. Aren’t you tired of living a lonely life?”Lily gently spoke as she gazed at Yasmin’s back.The older woman caressed her knees with both hands and stared down at her legs, murmuring, “Sightsee, huh? I’ve forgotten what that’s like.”Yasmin had not used her legs for many years. Initially, she could still stand up and sometimes took a few steps. However, she could no longer get to her feet.She had grown accustomed to sitting in a wheelchair, but she felt a pang of sorrow after hearing Lily’s suggestion.Lily asked, “What if I can help you stand again? What if you can walk a
"Yes, I returned not just for him but also for you," Lily said, "I'm sure you were anxious for my return, weren't you?"Yasmin scoffed dismissively. "Why would I be? I have my bargaining chip. Besides, did you honestly think I couldn’t bring you back?""Bargaining chip? Do you mean Nick?" Lily shook her head with a smile. "Don't forget that he's not my son. Do you think he'll be much of a bargaining chip to you if I choose to ignore him for my three children?"She did not wait for Yasmin to reply and continued, "Besides, Nick still has a father who’s willing to die for him. If Mike decides to take drastic action against you— Yes, you're a queen, and you don't care much about an insignificant businessman.“However, don't forget that his business spans worldwide. There's no guarantee what he might do. Who knows, he might spread information that can affect Your Majesty and Yudonia's reputation?""You…" The queen was exasperated but could not retort.Lily noticed it and casually said
Rick could only remain silent at that moment.Yasmin then turned her wheelchair around and blandly said, “Bring Lily over. I’d like to see what excuses that sly woman can come up with.”"Your Majesty?" Rick was puzzled. "You know she'll just lie to you. Why must you—"Yasmin interjected, "I'd like to hear what she has to say."Rick had no choice but to leave and do as she said.As Lily was about to doze off, she heard noises from outside and opened her eyes. Immediately after, the door opened, and Rick appeared. He glared at her and spoke coldly, “Her Majesty wants to see you.”Lily glanced at Rick calmly and stood up as if she had expected his appearance. On the other hand, Mike rose before her and headed out.However, Rick stopped him as he reached the door. “You stay.”"But we came together!" Mike glanced over his shoulder at Lily, signaling her to persuade the man. Rick added, "The queen doesn’t wish to see you. Just stay here!"Lily patted Mike's shoulder and said gentl
Everyone was shocked when Lily returned to the embassy with Mike. One of the staff members quickly left to report the news to Queen Yasmin.Meanwhile, Lily saw people peering at her and Mike from the corner. Afterward, several guarded-looking men appeared. Lilt recognized them as the queen’s attendants. They brought Mike and Lily inside and then gave the duo a thorough search.The men only relaxed after finding nothing suspicious about the duo. Even so, Lily could not see the queen as the men told her to wait in an innermost room instead.After returning to the embassy, Lily felt a sense of strange familiarity. Although she knew the place well, her mindset had changed.She previously hated the embassy and simply wanted to escape. However, she had returned with a critical mission. Not only did she have to complete it, but she also needed to leave the place in one piece.While she was calm, Mike was somewhat anxious. He clasped his hands on his knees and glanced around as he sat dow
"I promise I'll do anything you want, okay?" Mike begged. He was desperate to see his son, so he decided to follow Lily when she insisted on returning to the embassy.Mike continued, “If any of you go with her, they might stop or suspect you. They won’t do that to me. It’s natural for me to want to see and rescue my son. I’m the best candidate because it makes sense for me to sacrifice myself for him.”After a short silence, Lily said, “You’re right.” She then looked at Alexander, who pondered before slowly raising his head and saying, “Me too.”Dominic tapped the table. "So do I."Cameron thought for a moment before saying, "I've no objections."Seeing this, Austin spread his arms and said, "Since you all agree, what else can I say? Let's do it!"It did not matter whether or not he agreed, but he just wanted to support Mike. The latter nodded and became emotional, saying, “Thanks, you guys!”"Why are you thanking us? Just be careful, and don’t be rash like you promised," Aust