Lily was surprised as she leaned back and crossed her arms. She smiled and said, “So, that’s what you’re here for. Don’t you constantly say you’re capable? Why do you care so much about the lab data?”Rhea grew annoyed, saying, “Hey, the data is the result of collective efforts, all right? You took it, and the database got destroyed afterward. Besides, you’re going to die. You might as well give it to me so I can put it to good use.”She knew Lily had the document but was aware Lily would not give it to her so quickly. Since the lab data was crucial for future experiments, Rhea was eager to get them. Therefore, she tried using Lily’s family to threaten her.“I’d rather destroy it than give it to you,” Lily said dryly.“Do you think I can’t succeed without the document? I just don’t want our previous efforts to go to waste. Lily, you should know you can’t escape from here," Rhea looked around and continued, “You know what’s going to happen next.“When we throw the whole world into
Fred squinted and asked coldly, “What do you mean by that?”“My disappearance might not have caused much of a stir, but Dominic is different.” Lily gave the old man a gentle and respectful look. “He has saved the lives of many rich and powerful people and is well-respected in the country.“Can you imagine the uproar when people realize someone has abducted him?” Lily studied Fred’s expression and continued, “Do you think you can complete your experiment in peace when that happens?”Her last sentence struck a chord with Fred. After all, the experiment was what mattered to him most. Fred’s expression stiffened as he asked, “Do you think I’m scared of your government?”“Why all the secrecy if you aren’t?” Lily cocked her head and looked at her hand. Casually, she continued, “The Hyderland government has been holding back for the sake of the ties of the two countries.“However, how will the world see Yudonia, let alone the Hyderland government, if people discover what you’ve done? Bes
Lily was surprised Fred would try to protect Rhea. After all, he had abandoned her and the research center before, and Rhea had to go to great lengths to find him. Still, he did not seem willing to grant Lily’s request now.“Do you think I’d just give her away?” Fred smiled. “You’re wrong. She’s skillful and loyal. Why would I want to get rid of her? As for whether you want to cooperate, it’s not your decision to make. Don’t be naive.”He turned and glanced at Dominic. “Lock him up!” Lily was puzzled. “If you don’t let Dominic go, you’d be asking for trouble,” she said, trying to warn him of the consequences. However, Fred turned halfway to her and chuckled. “Oh, yeah? But I’m not afraid of trouble. Lily, do you think I’ve forgotten how you played me last time?“I’ll settle the old score with you after the experiment.” After a pause, he thought of something and said, “Oh, yes, you don’t have much time left.”He walked out of the room and saw Rhea looking at him from a distanc
However, Mike was not as calm or relaxed. He kept switching channels and was unable to finish a complete news report or TV episode.Ross noticed it and said, “Hey, take it easy.”“I wanted to be like you and enjoy the afternoon tea, Your Highness,” Mike let out a bitter smile, “But I just couldn’t.”“I know the situation is tough, but you can’t let it take a toll on you.” He pondered and pushed a plate of snacks toward Mike. “At least things aren’t entirely out of our control, right?” Having no appetite to eat, Mike hesitated whether or not to say something. “Do you have something to tell me?” Ross cocked his head.Although the TV was on, he noticed Mike had kept looking at him. “I do.” Nodding, Mike interlocked his fingers. He hesitated for a long while before asking, “Have you seen a little boy in the palace, Your Highness?” “A little boy?” Ross frowned, puzzled. “Yes, he’s around ten. A smart and well-behaved Hylander…” Mike gestured hopefully. As Ross lived in the p
“But…the palace is huge, right? Could it be—” Mike still refused to give up.“It’s just not possible,” Ross interrupted, “I was born and raised there, and I know the palace inside out. They couldn’t have held a child there without me knowing.”Mike’s eyes glazed over as he fell into deep thought. What the prince said was a huge blow to him.Mike always thought Nick was in the Yudonian palace. Although he could not see his son, he knew Nick was in a safe place and would be able to reunite with him. Yet, Ross told him that Nick was not even there. ‘Where could Nicky be if not there?’Ross softened when he saw how lost Mike looked. “Don’t lose hope. Even if your son is not in the palace, he could still be in another place. Could he be in Fred’s residence instead? You know, since he’s behind this.""Do you think it's likely?" Mike asked hesitantly. Ross fell silent because he did not know for sure. Seeing his expression, Mike knew the prince could not be sure as well. After some
"Where could he be if not the palace?" Rhea thought for a moment, then suddenly realized something. "Wait a minute. How do you know he's not in the palace? Who told you that?" Mike caught himself. He lost his cool, not knowing where his son was, but Rhea's question brought him to his senses. 'Oh, shit! I can't tell her Prince Ross told me, can I?' he thought in alarm. "I…" After a pause, he said, "Based on what Alex found out, Nick is not even in the palace. Everything is nothing but a smokescreen. Since you've established yourself in the organization, help me find where my son is, okay?""Alexander?" Rhea frowned but thought Mike’s explanation was reasonable.Indeed, Alexander had been helping Mike find Nick, but to no avail. That was why Rhea could tempt Mike. "How could you believe what Alexander told you? Has he visited the palace? Did he take you there, or are you saying he has relatives or friends in Yudonia?" Rhea retorted dismissively."He can't even save his wife. D
Soon after Rhea hung up the phone, someone called her to the laboratory. Since it was so abrupt, she felt uneasy and thought something was up.The truth was that she had her own plans—if she could develop the invisibility potion and her hypnotic drug could work consistently, she would no longer need Fred. With those two creations, she could secure her safety and go anywhere she liked.The immortality experiment was absurd to her because it was impossible to integrate two human beings, no matter how compatible they were. Even organ transplants faced rejection issues, let alone a major surgery like that. Of course, she would never share her opinion with Fred because he firmly believed in the experiment and would not listen to her anyway.Besides, making the queen immortal was all he cared about—an obsession that puzzled Rhea.‘Can he ensure a lifetime of wealth and glory by doing this? Why wouldn’t he try to achieve immortality himself? It puzzles me why an ambitious and scheming m
A commotion broke out, and Rhea frowned—she did not expect Fred to do this all of a sudden.Fred held up his hands to calm everyone down, saying, “We can’t afford to make mistakes due to the experiment’s complexity. So you all must stay here to make preparations. Besides…”After a pause, he glared at everyone. “As I said before, I don’t tolerate betrayals or people who can’t keep their mouths shut. So please bear with me for the experiment’s sake.“Rest assured that I will provide meals as usual, but you’ll have to hand over any communication devices.” As soon as he said that, the guards took away everything they had on them. Before Rhea could protest, one of the guards snatched her phone away. As no one was allowed to bring any communication devices into the laboratory before this, most devices the guards confiscated consisted of media players like iPods.Fred nodded in satisfaction when he saw what they were.“Your Grace.” Someone could not help but come forward. “We have all