“Of course I do. After all, I studied you before.” Rhea revealed a mysterious smile. “Oh?” Alexander raised his brow, saying, “You studied me?”Rhea relaxed her shoulders and leaned back. “To be precise, it was the organization that studied you. They probably wanted to work with you or find some leverage over you.”“Oh, yeah?” Alexander said blandly. He did not bother about their motive and only cared if they planned to harm his family. He narrowed his eyes and said, “Tell me about R10.”Rhea was surprised that he had changed the subject and glanced at him, asking, “Don’t you want to know why the organization wanted to study you and what they found out?”Alexander shook his head. “Nope.”‘What’s the point of knowing what the evil organization was trying to do to me? Besides, who knows if she’s just messing with me?’Not expecting this, Rhea shrugged and looked somewhat arrogantly at him. “Why should I tell you about it?”“Well, you can choose not to.” Alexander got up and walk
It was not easy for Rhea to gather all this information. After all, R10 was practically a forbidden subject to discuss in the laboratory. She also discovered that even the “boss” knew little about it.“What else?” Alexander asked, trying hard to sound calm.“I told you that’s all I know about R10,” Rhea said, “It’s up to you to believe me or not.”However, Alexander said, “I’m not talking about R10. I’m asking about your creations. Also, will you guys abandon the vaccine development center just like that?”He had always wondered if the organization would give up on everything and everyone at the facility. After all, many of their creations were still there.After infiltrating the lab and seeing what they had created, he could not believe the organization would just forsake the place.‘If they did, then why bother going through all the trouble? Was it just for distraction?’“I have no idea.” Rhea shook her head with a hint of confusion. It was hard to tell whether she was telling
Rhea had a purplish-red mark on her palm. One might have thought it was a birthmark if one did not look closer.Although Alexander could barely see it, he did not go near Rhea. He knew how cunning she was and suspected she might do something to him if he went any closer. After all, the mark could be poisonous.He stood in place and asked coldly, “What are you doing?”Pursing her lips, Rhea turned her palm around and cocked her head, examining the mark. “I’m showing you my trump card.”“Trump card?”“This is the experiment I’m the most proud of,” Rhea waved and said, “My body is the most powerful vessel there is now. It would be a pity if you guys killed me now.”She clicked her tongue and shook her head, sighing as if distressed by such a scenario.“You’re experimenting on your own body?” Alexander was stunned.Although he had considered many possibilities, and she might not be telling the truth, he was astonished by what she said. Furthermore, he knew she had not painted the s
The “boss” and the organization focused on Lily, causing Rhea to live in someone else’s shadow again.‘Why must I always live in other people’s shadows? I’ve worked so hard, and I’m one of the brightest people around. Why won’t the organization pay attention to me?’Alexander looked at Rhea intensely and sighed, “How would you like me to help you?”Rhea looked surprised upon hearing his softened tone. She answered, “It’s as simple as taking me to the organization. I know you must’ve found and contacted them. If you help me contact them, you can leave the rest to me.”“You seriously don’t know who’s behind the organization?” Alexander looked at her suspiciously, unsure if she was feigning ignorance.“I know that a formidable entity backs them, but…” Rhea did not finish her sentence because that was all she knew. If she knew, she would have approached the entity long ago.Although the “boss” told her nothing, she used his body for her experiments. Ultimately, he suffered from vario
Alexander added, “Rhea’s extremely cunning, and her words are dubious. However, not everything she says is false.”“Aren’t you stating the obvious?” Mike stopped and gazed after Alexander.The latter stopped and turned to say, “But I know someone who might be able to tell if she’s speaking the truth.”Mike was surprised.…As efficient as Alexander was, he soon fetched Austin, who had been busy helping Dr. Blanc with his research. Although it had only been a few days, Austin had lost plenty of weight and developed dark circles under his eyes.Still, he seemed unusually spirited, and an air of confidence surrounded him."Did you have lunch yet?" Austin asked before Mike, who was approaching, could even offer to lead him to see Rhea.Taken aback, Mike said, “N-No, not yet.”“Then let’s eat. I’m starving!” Austin said as he strode inside the house. Mike was dumbfounded. He looked at Alexander, but the latter did not object.Then Mike turned around and chased after Austin, aski
“Hey, aren’t you guys even a bit anxious?” Mike could not believe how calm Alexander and Austin were.‘If it were up to me, I would’ve gone to see Rhea immediately! We can consider handing her to the organization to make a deal if she isn’t lying. At least we’re trying a new approach, right?’Mike had thought about it repeatedly for the past two days but could not devise a better solution.Alexander said he had an idea and brought Austin along, yet the duo seemed to be taking their time, which frustrated Mike.“Some things require patience. Sometimes we just have to wait.” Alexander approached and patted Mike’s shoulder. “Just chill out, all right?”Mike was speechless.‘I don’t want to chill out, damn it!’Meanwhile, Austin was in a deep sleep. However, he woke up half an hour later and glanced at the wall clock. “It’s about time.”Mike was crouching aside with his cheeks in his hands when he looked up in confusion. “Huh?”“It’s time. Come on.” Austin got up and straightened
Austin looked angry, but only for a moment.Suddenly, Rhea teased, “Why so upset? Is the virus inside you giving you mood swings?”Austin no longer allowed Rhea to mock him. After all, she had become the prisoner this time, and he did not care about what she said.Rhea snorted dismissively after seeing Austin unfazed.However, she seemed to realize something two seconds later and narrowed her eyes, saying, “They called you here to…”“It looks like the virus hasn’t affected your brain yet.” Austin approached and stood before her.“Fuck off! I don’t need you to examine me.” Rhea realized Alexander must have asked Austin to examine her to see if she was lying about experimenting on herself.Alexander and Mike were laymen in medicine, not to mention research work. However, Austin differed because he had worked as a physician for many years and spent countless hours in the laboratory, where the organization had treated him as s test subject.He would be the perfect person to examine
‘She’s a sick, ruthless murderer who uses chemicals and viruses as weapons.’With that thought in mind, Austin approached Rhea and grabbed her wrist to take her pulse. Rhea was surprised and struggled, yelling, “Get your hand off me!”She was relentless despite his firm grip. Since she continued to struggle, Austin could not focus on taking her pulse.At that moment, Mike, who had been waiting outside, rushed in and held Rhea down. “Stay still!”“Mike?” Rhea chuckled coldly upon seeing him. “I knew you were here too, you spineless piece of shit! You don’t have the guts to stand up to the organization, so you cling to Lily’s husband for protection.“If your son finds out what kind of sorry-ass loser you are, I bet he’d rather be dead!”“What did you say?!” Mike was outraged. He would not care if she insulted him, but cursing his son was unacceptable.“I said your son—”Before she could finish, Mike grasped her neck with both hands. He wanted to choke her to death instead of hold