Everyone focused on Austin, but no one answered the call after it rang for a long while. Finally, he hung up and frowned. "No one’s answering.""Perhaps he didn't hear it ring. Try again," Dominic urged."Actually, I wanted to say that he probably can't answer his phone now," Lily said.It was pointless to try again because Ross was likely to be detained now.Austin asked, "Are you saying he's been arrested?"Lily nodded, "Well, think about it. How could Queen Yasmin forgive him for helping me escape even though he’s her son? We all know how ruthless she can be."The others nodded. The queen was not just ruthless but was also very stubborn. Therefore, she would have detained Ross for what he did, let alone confiscating his phone.Austin sighed helplessly. “If that’s the case, we have no one to contact in the embassy now.”“Wasn’t Dominic planning to go there?” Mike asked, not giving up. “If he hadn’t bumped into Lily, he would’ve been inside by now. We should stick to the initi
“In any case, I'll rescue my son my way. If it works, please send him back to his mom in Westwood. Although she's unreliable, she's still his mother. Besides, I've arranged for someone to look after him his whole life. If… if I fail, at least I've done what a father should by dying with him.”Mike spoke with a faint smile as if he was seeing his son. However, the others thought he looked creepy. He looked like he had decided to die.“Mike, what are you doing? Are you planning to take them down with you? Even so, you still might fail to rescue Nicky,” Lily said despite herself.Mike nodded. "I know I can’t fight the Yudonian government all alone, but I'm willing to risk my life. As I said, I don't care even if I fail. It beats waiting here and doing nothing."The wait was too much for him to bear, and he did not want to wait any longer. The truth was he had secretly made his arrangements long ago, and he decided to implement his plan if Dominic failed. If not for the change of pla
"You're crazy! Even if you can rescue Nicky, you'll be arrested!" Austin said. "Or do you plan not to return to Hyderland ever again?""Why not?" Mike was not hesitant at all. "It doesn't matter where I go as long as I can keep my son safe.""I'll go with you then," Lily suddenly said.Everyone was shocked, including Mike. "You?" Mike caught himself and shook his head. "No, I don't need you. As I said, what I do has nothing to do with you guys. Just pretend you didn't hear what I said." He knew many people would get into trouble if he failed, but he was eager to save his son. The only way he would not implicate the others was by asking them to feign ignorance. "Don't be silly!" Lily approached Mike and patted his shoulder, saying, "How can you shoulder this alone? You all helped Alex rescue me and my children, didn't you? Besides, even if you have firearms and know the embassy’s layout, do you know where Nicky is?"Do you know there are secret passages? Do you know how many g
Mike choked up, saying, "No, you've helped enough. I wouldn’t even know where Nicky is if it weren't for you. I know how difficult it is to rescue him, so I don't blame you guys. I know I'm impatient, and I've lost my temper before, but I know it's not your fault."Mike would only blame the experiment and Fred. The fact that anyone would believe in such inhumane research was mind-boggling to him. "I don't expect Queen Yasmin to change her mind,” Lily said, "I've even tried to threaten her, but it didn't work."Dominic leaned into his chair and gently rocked in it, adding, “As I said, she’s obsessed with the experiment. Unless we can make her die once…”Everyone else stared at him. "What?" Wasn't he just talking about hypnosis?"Hey, what are you staring at me for? Lily had used it before. Ask her about it!" Dominic pointed his chin at his student. Lily caught on. "You're talking about simulated death?"The old man shook his head and said half-jokingly, "If the old gal truly
"You're not considering going back, are you?" Alexander looked at Lily, concerned. She smiled. "You know me best."Not just Alexander but everyone exclaimed in unison, “You shouldn’t! Mike said, "I'm worried about Nicky, but you just escaped. How can we let you go back to that hellhole?" He shook his head firmly. "No, I can't let you risk your life just because I want to rescue my son.""Don't say like that. It's not like I'm surely going to die," Lily said nonchalantly with a faint smile. "But you're taking too much of a risk!" Mike shook his head with a frown. "If anyone has to die, it should be me, no one else!"He could die for his son, but there was no reason for others to sacrifice their lives. Lily sighed and said, "I know what I'm doing. Besides, do you think I'll be safe if I don't go back? Will Queen Yasmin spare me? I’ll never be safe unless she gives up on the experiment.""She’s right," Dominic said, "When the old gal does, we don't have to rescue your son beca
Lily had never wanted to save the world or mankind, nor did she think she could. She had learned medicine and perfumery purely out of interest, while her grandfather had forced her to learn kickboxing.Lily never harbored any grand ambitions, yet destiny had led her on such a path.Alexander said solemnly, “What do you plan to do after going back there?”Instead of objecting, he wanted to know her plans. Deep down, he knew she was right, even though he did not want to let her go. He also knew they had to face the issue together instead of avoiding it.‘I could try forcing her to stay, but as she said, would she be safe? Is my wife supposed to live in hiding until the queen passes away? Even if the queen did, someone else would proceed with the experiment.’In short, avoiding the problem would not solve anything.Alexander knew Lily well. That was why he still tried to think logically and calmly, even though he was reluctant.Lily said simply, “I told Queen Yasmin I’d conduct ano
After contemplating, Alexander said, “I won't stop you if you want to go, but you must think it through. You shouldn’t go back just like that. Remember that you're going back to rescue someone, not throw your life away, okay?"Although they were willing to sacrifice themselves, they knew not to do so unnecessarily. "Of course. I won't be going back so soon. Maybe tomorrow." Lily pondered for a moment. "Let me get some rest today. Besides, I have something important to do."Austin was puzzled. However, Alexander nodded. "Okay, I'll tell him to come over."Lily said, "Tell Olivia to come, too." Catching herself, she frowned. "Wait, it's better if I go there instead. Isn't Olivia about to give birth?"Lily had lost track of time after being away for so long. "You should stay. I'll get someone to pick them up. You're in more danger than Olivia, you know," Alexander said, placing his hand on his wife’s shoulder. Olivia was only pregnant, but Lily was not anymore. Although sh
"How dare you think of locking your boss up." Lily snorted. "I was locked up long enough. No more for me, okay?"Concerned, Olivia lost her smile and held Lily's hands, studying her. "You've lost weight.""Hey, I gave birth, didn't I? You’re going to look thinner after this, too." Lily sighed, sorry that she had not had time to see her children yet. She asked gently, “When are you due?”Olivia caressed her own tummy. "Soon. The doctor says in a few more days.""I shouldn't have asked you to come here. If it weren't for the circumstances, I would’ve visited you guys," Lily said apologetically. "Don't say that." Olivia shook her head. "I'm pleased to see you, okay? Besides, it was a cozy ride. I'm sure my baby didn’t mind." She spoke firmly, palming her tummy. "I should’ve finished my treatment with Edward much earlier." Lily sighed and gazed up at Edward, who looked rather well. "You look well. I guess the toxin hasn't affected you that much." Lily pondered and held his hand