Ch. 1491..1500

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1491-"What are you doing? Who are you trying to harm?"

Austin was startled as he desperately tried to struggle free.He had been locked up for a few days and lost his strength.

However, he was still a man in his prime years.

As he continued to struggle, Rhea could not hold him down.

Ultimately, she angrily let him go and kicked him twice out of annoyance.

Those two kicks landed on his waist, and he yelped in pain.

Then he heard her say, "Someone, drag him to the yard for me!"

"Yes, Miss!"

Someone immediately swooped in and dragged Austin along behind Rhea.

Once they passed the long corridor, Austin was blinded by the light.He had not been out for a while, and his eyes struggled to adapt.

However, he slowly realized that it was already late at night.

‘Where is she bringing me at this time of night? Who is the person she said I killed?’ Questions filled his head, but Rhea strode on ahead without glancing back.

The entire laboratory smelled of various essential oils, herbs, and spices mixed, discomforting the nose.It seemed like they were the only ones in the quiet building.

Austin got dragged to the yard, where Rhea was sitting with her legs crossed.

She casually picked up a cup of coffee and sipped on it slowly.

Some tables and chairs were carefully arranged around the yard.

Rhea's men dragged Austin to her and threw him onto the ground.

With a bang, he crashed onto the ground.

"Rhea! What are you trying to do?!" He raised his head and scolded angrily.

‘This woman is terrifying!’ She was like a cat playing with its food.She had no intention of killing Austin yet.

Instead, she watched him struggle to escape, knowing he could not.

Austin was living in endless fear.

He did not know when she might lose her temper and kill him.

This fear of the unknown was the scariest to him.

The most important thing now was that he was not the only one involved.

From what Rhea said, it seemed that she had used him as bait, and someone else had gotten hurt because of him.

Austin wondered who that person was.

"Hush!" She raised her slender index finger to her lips and frowned.

"You're too loud."

Immediately, one of her men got the cue and stepped forward to tie him up before stuffing cloth into his mouth.

At this moment, Austin's words were muffled.

Rhea was satisfied by this.

Then she looked up at the moon.

"Look at how round the moon is tonight! The sky is so beautiful, yet, there are always people who won't cherish it.They'd still crave more and would even do questionable things! They even went as far as climbing up the walls!"

She shook her head emotionally before continuing, "Oh, wait.Maybe they're doing this to save you! Tsk, tsk.It's a pity that they can't guarantee their safety, yet, they would risk their life for you.Don't you think we humans are ridiculous?"

Austin wanted to reply but could not.

"You should sit back and relax.The show is just about to start."

Rhea sipped her coffee and looked around leisurely.

"Some people think they can outsmart me.They'll come out from this manhole here.They're so focused on saving you that they are oblivious to the danger behind them."

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1492-Austin had no idea who Rhea was talking about when someone suddenly popped up in his mind.

‘Lily! No one would know any loopholes around here unless they worked here.The only person who I knew them and would come to save me is her"

With that in mind, he struggled desperately as his muffled screams filled the air.

He attempted to warn Lily.

Although he had no idea if she was near, this was the only thing he could do to help her.

When Rhea saw him struggle, she flicked his chin and signaled for someone to come forward and kick him in the stomach.

Austin immediately curled up in pain as sweat formed all over his body.

"Enough! Do you think this will change anything?" Rhea paused.

"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you.We've remodeled this place recently and tightened the security.There are tranquilizers, poison grenades, and other things that would trigger if someone tried to break in.

"You're aware that we run a lab here, right? We've made things we can't fully dispose of, so we've decided to use them as a security mechanism.If someone is trying to break in here, I wonder how..."

The comers of Rhea’s lips curled upward, and she shook her head."It won't be a good look for them!"

Austin wanted to yell but could not utter a single word.

The pain in his body was almost unbearable now, but he was more worried about what would happen next.

At this moment, he hoped that Lily would not show up.

Although he was not a samaritan, he did not want anyone to die for his sake.

That would mean he owed someone a life.

That act of kindness was too heavy for him to bear.

When Lily got up and saw the person she had bumped into, she froze.

"It's you?! Mike, what are you doing here?!"

She took a step back and looked at him with raised eyebrows.

Mike, grimacing from the fall, got up embarrassedly.

He patted off the dirt on his body and rubbed his shoulders.He was lucky he did not break any bones.

With a weak smile, he said, "I heard of your skills, but I didn't expect you to be so powerful."

"Enough bullsh*t.What are you trying to do?" Lily asked coldly.

She was not in the mood to catch up with his life.

He shook his head and glanced up at her.

"Shouldn't I be the one asking you that?"

"Since you're waiting for me here, you should know my answer."

Only then did she remember Mike having a great connection with this institute.

She had ignored him because of the number of things she had going on in her life.

Seeing that he had taken over the shares and become a significant shareholder, she assumed he must know the real purpose of this laboratory.

"Mike, what the hell are you planning to do? Who do you work for? "

Lily looked at him and continued to ask, "What's the real purpose of this laboratory? W-What are you guys doing?"

"Lily, stop asking questions.Go home! It's late.You should be resting at home!"

Mike carefully avoided her questions.

"So, you know what's going on! Are you a part of them?!"

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1493-Lily took a step back to avoid Mike’s touch and scrutinized him.

Unexpectedly, he had prepared himself.

Lily’s plan to infiltrate the research institute had failed.

However, if she were to hold Mike hostage, would that stop the laboratory from running? Her mind began to spin.

After all, Mike was the major shareholder in this project.

Without him and his money, it would be difficult for them to continue the research.

"Lily, things are lurking in these waters.You shouldn't try to swim.You still have children to care for, and..."

He glanced at her stomach.

"You're risking too much.If Alexander were still here, he would never allow you to do this, am I right?"

"What do you mean by that? What do you mean if Alexander were still here?"

Lily quickly picked up on his words as she stared at him.

"Does the lab have anything to do with the plague in Burnwken? What other projects have you guys been running besides mine? Tell me!"

"You shouldn't stay here for long, and this isn't a place to talk.You should go home.We'll discuss this next time."

Looking past the wall, Mike vaguely heard some movement and quickly reached out to grab her wrist.

"Let's get out of here first!"

For the first time, Lily did not struggle.She allowed him to drag her for a few minutes and only stopped when they were a little further away from the laboratory.

"I thought you would resist me," Mike said with a relieved smile.

"I'm not that stupid.Why would I force my way in when I know trouble is waiting for me there? Besides, I don't have to break in! The best hostage is in my hands right now," she said, looking at him intensely.

Mike, who was panting, raised his head to look at her when he heard this.He burst into laughter when he noticed that she was staring at him like he was prey.

"You're going to take me as a hostage?"

He read her mind at a glance.

Shaking his head, he continued, "First, you need to know that a hostage is only a hostage if you know you can get what you want with them.Otherwise, you're holding me captive for nothing.

"Why not? You provide them with the funds.I don't believe they can continue if I cut off the main chain!"

Lily felt that he was just making an excuse.

"Didn't Mr.Russell provide money in the beginning as well? Did the experiment stop once he withdrew?" Mike questioned back.

Lily did not answer for a while.

"That's because you joined in and funded them!" He nodded.

"That's right.So what if you hold me hostage or kill me? Do you think they'll stop? You have no idea.This lab is just a cover-up.Although it looks like the most menacing thing right now, there are darker things you don't know about."

With that, silence hung in the air.

Lily was confused by Mike's words.

‘Were they committing a crime? Wouldn't this mean Mike has admitted to being a part of it?’

"Since you know this, why aren't you stopping?" She asked in confusion.

"Did you know the true motive of this research from the beginning? Is that why you insisted on joining?"

"Don't ask so many questions! The more you know, the more dangerous it can get for you.Don't come here again, and don’t worry about things you shouldn't care about.Go back and tend to your children.Your safety is guaranteed with La Beaute Group's power and ability." Mike avoided all her questions.

"Do you think I can let it go now that I know so much? You should know how much I've participated and spent on this project.

Now that Professor Thompson is dead, and Austin is missing, how can I ignore all this? "Not to mention the plague in Burnwken and the fact that I have no idea whether Edward and Alexander are alive.How can you tell me to go home and tend to my children? Do you think that's possible?"

She stood her ground, looking at Mike, who had straightened up.

The two stared at each other without any exchange of words.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1494-"I know you’re worried, but the situation isn't something you can handle," Mike replied.

"Besides, you won't be able to achieve what you came here for today."

Lily frowned when she heard this.

"Mike, I don't know why you want to be involved with them, nor would you want to be associated with them.Regardless, shouldn't you at least think about your son? Do you want him to have such a father?"

Nick's mother was already out of the picture.If his father was involved in a criminal act, what would the child think of himself when he grew up? This seemed to move Mike, and he let out a sigh.

"Lily, what would you do if Galen was in danger?"

"I'd do anything to save him, of course!" Lily answered without hesitation.

"what if it takes your life?"

"I'll give up my life for him!"

She did not hesitate at all.

As a mother, she was willing to give up her life for her child.

"What if another person's life is involved?"

"I..."

She paused.She would decisively give up her own life, but what about someone else's? She had never thought about sacrificing another person's life for her son.She had to admit that humans are selfish by nature.She did not need to care about the lives of others who did not matter to her.Her son was the most important thing to her.

However, it seemed like she could not sacrifice another life for her son either.

"Don't ask such meaningless, hypothetical questions," she said a little angrily.

She felt that Mike was trying to distract her.

"You find it meaningless because you don't have to face such a problem.Will you still think it's meaningless if that were all real?"

Since the beginning, Mike's face had remained indifferent.

Lily couldn't tell what he was thinking about at all.

"All right.If you don't leave now, I'm afraid I won't be able to save you! Think about your children.Think about those waiting for you back home.For them, you have to stay alive!"

With that, he turned around.

At this time, Lily knew she could easily restrain him from behind and use him as a hostage.However, she didn't.Mike was right.

Would it solve the problem if she held him hostage? His withdrawal, La Beaute Group's divestment, and even Professor Thompson's death and Austin's unknown whereabouts did not hinder the research institute's progress.

A mere Mike Cordon wouldn't mean anything to them, nor would it affect them in any way.

She clenched her fists, gritted her teeth, and called out, "I have another question."

"What is it?" Mike replied without turning around.

"Where's Austin? Is he..." She trailed off.

She was afraid of what she might hear.

Was Austin dead? After all, Professor Thompson had suffered the same fate.

"Although what the laboratory is doing isn't a righteous thing, no one is blatantly murdered there,"Mike answered lightly, "As for the person you're worried about, I should think that he is fine.At least for now, he is."

"Got it!"

Although he did not answer her directly, Lily understood his hints and nodded.

"I hope that you can remember your role as a father, no matter what you've encountered, so that you can set a good example for your children."

Mike did not answer as he continued to stand there, looking a little lonesome.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1495 -Lily took one last look at his back and turned around, disappearing into the night.

After a while, Mike slowly turned and saw that she had left before he let out a long sigh.

His role as a father? Why would he stray away from his role? Rhea was sitting in the middle of the yard.

After finishing her second cup of coffee, she was starting to lose her patience.

Nothing was happening at all.

Her eyes began to narrow.

There was no way she had made a mistake in her judgment, and Lily had already infiltrated the laboratory.

There were no other ways for her to come in.

On the contrary, Austin breathed a sigh of relief and stopped struggling.

He did nothing more than lie down to rest and regain his strength.

Time began ticking away as he lay there.

He did not know what to feel.

On the one hand, he was glad that Lily did not show up.

On the other, he was somewhat disappointed.

At this time, there was a sound of a door opening, and footsteps followed.

Rhea stood up abruptly.

"Who allowed you guys to open the door? Didn't I say that today is a holiday and no one is allowed back in the laboratory? How dare you ignore my orders? Who the hell..."

"Ms.Moore, aren't you a delight?"

Mike walked in unhurriedly with his shiny leather shoes before slowly raising his head to look at her.

"It's you?!"

She was startled before she quickly pieced the puzzle together.

"It was you who tipped her off and told her not to come?"

"Who? I don't know who you're talking about?"

He looked confused.

However, Rhea did not buy it.She gritted her teeth angrily.

"Not bad, Mike! Do you know what you just did?! Don't think that you're a big deal just because of the money you've put in.Your money is nothing compared to the boss!"

"My money is nothing much in comparison, but you can ask the boss if he still wants it."

Mike was not angry at all.

There was even a smile on his face.

"You..."

Rhea burned with hatred, but there was nothing she could do.

Mike was very important to her boss.

To be more specific, his money and funds were crucial to this project.

"Ms.Moore, I know you're extremely talented and this project can't run without you, but don't forget our main goal.The most important thing now is to help the boss complete this experiment in the shortest time possible.We're already at the final stage.Are you going to let these trivial people and things bother you? Aren't you afraid that the boss will get angry?"

Mike was mocking her, telling her that she shouldn't be focusing on such things.

Instead, she should be back in the laboratory, experimenting.

"Don't use the boss to threaten me.If the boss finds out you let Lily go, do you think he won't be angry?"

Rhea snorted.

With a faint smile, he replied, Then tell me, how do you think the boss will react when he finds out that you've killed Professor Thompson on your own accord?"

"Mike Corden!"

Rhea yelled out his full name in rage.

"Relax.A woman shouldn't be so angry all the time.It's not good for the body.The boss still needs you, and this project needs you as well.Take care of yourself, Ms.Moore!"

With that, he walked straight through her.

Just as he reached her side, he cast her a sideways glance and said, "' Oh, by the way, it's already so late.I'm sure whatever ghosts you were trying to catch have gone to bed.You shouldn't stay here too long.Overeating at this time is fattening."

Mike's mockery was brutal.

As he walked away, she stared at his back bitterly with clenched fists.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1497-Lily missed him like crazy.

Not only that, but she was also worried about him.

At this moment, all her worries and anxiety had turned into grievances, and tears filled her eyes unconsciously.

Not wanting to cry, she suppressed her tears and continued to ask, "Talk to me! What's wrong with you? What happened? Why haven't you called me for the past week? Do you know that I...I've missed you so much!"

"Lily, listen to me."

After taking a deep breath, he struggled to let out two words.

"I'm back!"

"What?!"

Lily was startled.She couldn't digest what she had just heard.

"What do you mean you're back? Are you home? Why didn't I see you? Are you at the company? Where are you? I'll come to find you! "

With that, she stood up immediately, ready to change out of her clothes and leave.

‘What did he mean by he was back? He’s in Kingsland, yet, he didn't come home? I want to see him right away!’

"No, listen to me!"

Alex took another breath, seemingly having a hard time breathing.

Lily could feel that he was garnering the strength to speak to her and that he must be uncomfortable.

‘Something is wrong!’ Lily held herself back as her grip on the phone tightened.

"Tell me.I'm listening!"

"I can't meet you right now, but I'm ina safe place.Don't worry.I knew you'd be concerned, so I decided to call you first.Don't worry."

Although the line cut off bits and pieces of what he was saying, Lily still understood him.

"Why can't you meet me? Did something happen? You know that Galen and I miss you a lot, and we're worried about you? Do you know how many things have happened since you've been gone? There are a lot of things I want to tell you.You..."

She was angry and anxious.

Alexander was in Kingsland, yet, he couldn't see her, but she wondered why.

However, she was aware that he was perturbed and calmed herself down.

Something serious must have happened.

That was why he was acting all fishy like this.

The more he acted like this, the more she wanted to see him.

"I know, I know everything!" He coughed a few times, and his voice was hoarse.

"I can't meet you right now.Just hold on a while and wait a few more days.Don't worry.I'll be home in no time."

"How can I not worry?! I know you're sick, but you won't let me see you! What's wrong with you?! You used to tell me everything! Why aren't you telling me now?!"

Lily was furious as rage pulsed through her veins.

The couple used to face their problems together, no matter what happened.

They agreed to always be honest with each other and that they'd always have each others' backs.

Now, Alexander would not tell her anything.

If she was worried back then, she was even more worried now.

"Listen to me!" Even saying a few words made him cough again.

His breaths were heavy and shallow.

"I'm fine now, but I'm still a little sick.I need time to recuperate.I'll come home as soon as I’m okay."

"What's wrong? Did you catch a cold? Wouldn't it be better for you to recuperate at home?" Lily asked.

"Why can't you come back? What happened to you?"

After a pause, she recalled Olivia's visit two days ago.

"By the way, how's Edward? Did he come back with you?"

Although it sounded like a typical question, all she heard was silence.

An ominous premonition faintly rose in her heart, and she heard him say, "No, Edward didn't come back with me.Something...something happened to him."

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1496-Austin kept quiet the whole time, but he understood the situation.

The reason Lily didn't show up was that she was warned by a man named Mike Corden.

Although Austin had no idea why Mike would help Lily or what their relationship was, he felt at ease knowing that she did not sacrifice her life in vain to save him and that she did show up.He did not know how to feel.He would not even consider her his friend, yet, she was willing to come and save him, despite knowing how dangerous it might be.

On the other hand, he had been...

Rhea turned around, only to realize that Austin was still on the ground.

Then she ordered, "Take him back and lock him up again!"

Austin did not fight this time and allowed them to drag him away.

Lily removed all her equipment as soon as she reached home and took a deep breath.

The tights she wore were uncomfortable and suffocating.

The fact that she was carrying another human inside her was not helping.

She looked at herself in the mirror and saw her swollen belly.

This reminded her that she was responsible for another life and could not do whatever she wanted.

Even if she didn't feel the discomfort, the little one inside her might.

As she gently caressed her belly, she felt the baby move inside.

Maybe it was a mother's touch.

The thought of this made her sigh, and she said, "I'm sorry, I didn't want to drag you along on this adventure with me, but I have no choice.You understand my dilemma, right?"

Her belly moved again, seeming as if it were replying to her.This was also a sign that her baby was healthy.

Now that she was home, Lily relaxed a little and took a shower.

Once she had a change of clothes, she began to think back on what had happened tonight.She didn't expect Mike to show up there.She was curious about his involvement in the whole project.

If he was the mastermind and head of the whole project, there was no need for him to try and stop her from breaking in.

He could have just waited for her to fall into their trap.

On top of that, the words he used tonight were ambiguous and vague.

Lily had no idea what he meant.

She sat at her desk and turned on her computer.

Initially, she wanted to call Dominic, but it was already too late.

She decided that she would call him tomorrow instead.

At this moment, her phone rang.

Lily turned her head and saw an unfamiliar number flashing on the screen.

She frowned at it for a moment before finally picking it up.

"Hello?"

There was no sound from the other side.

However, it wasn't completely silent.She could hear the faint sound of someone breathing.

"Hello?" Lily called out again.

Could this be a prank?

"Lily!"

That rich and deep voice sounded so familiar, and comforting.

Just like the voice in her dream! Lily felt her heart thumping against her chest, and her breathing became shallow.

"Alex?!"

She could not believe it.

However, the voice that came through the phone was his.She was sure of it.

His voice was something she was so familiar with.

‘It’s him.It must be him!’ It was just that he was calling from an unknown number.

Why was he calling her at this time, and why did he sound troubled? What was going on?

"Alex, is that you? What's wrong? Why are you calling me from this number? Where are you now? How have you been?" Lily eagerly asked a series of questions without giving him time to answer.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1498 -Lily felt her mind go blank.

"W-What happened?"

"I can't explain it over the phone," Alexander quickly answered, "Don't tell Olivia about this yet.I'm still getting someone to check on his whereabouts.You have to take good care of yourself and the children.I've sent a few more men over to protect you.You must be attentive and try to go out as little as possible.Avoid public places."

He seemed to hold his breath as he spoke.He gasped for air once he finished.It was heartbreaking to hear.

"Alex, what's wrong with you? What happened?"

Lily could not hold back her tears anymore and began to sob.

"Don't cry!"

He tried to comfort her.

"You're the strongest person I know.I'm fine.Don't cry! As long as you take care of yourself, I'd feel much better.I'll be back soon.Don't be scared!"

"Then tell me what's going on."

Then thought about Burnwken flashed across her mind.

"Did you catch the plague?"

To her surprise, she once again heard only silence.

Alexander did not speak but would occasionally cough uncontrollably.

That was enough for Lily to know.She felt a rush of an indescribable feeling in her heart for a moment.She did not expect him to get infected.

No wonder he did not come home straight away, nor did he want to meet her.He must be afraid of infecting her and the children.

At this moment, Lily finally understood everything.

With a nod, she said, "I understand.Tell me where you are, or send mea location.You can stay there, but I have to see you."

"Lily..."

"Trust me.I can help you.I can protect myself as well! I've studied medicine and am well-versed with medicinal herbs," she casually said.

She knew the only way he would not worry was through her calmness.

That way, she could persuade him to agree to her request.

"Give me two more days.I need to settle down first since I just arrived not too long ago.I'll call you again once I've settled down," Alexander said after pondering.

"One day!"

Lily bargained but wished she could go right now.

She knew that if she pressed on the matter too urgently, he would refuse decisively and not let her go.

Ultimately, she could only bargain for a shorter time frame.

After all, she was anxious and could not wait to rush over to him.

"Lily..."

He sighed helplessly.She continued to reason with him.

"If you disagree, I'll send people to look for you.I don't believe that with the Russell family's abilities, I won't be able to find you.Suppose you don't want me to do that.I will take the necessary precautions when I meet you."

Silence hung in the air again.

However, Lily could feel that Alexander was succumbing to her request.

Not long later, he let out another faint sigh and said, "Okay —one day.I'll send you the location the day after tomorrow.Remember to take precautions and not bring too many people with you, understand?"

"Okay!"

Of course, she did.

Plagues like these were contagious, and no one knew how they spread.

The fewer people she brought, the better it was to prevent it from spreading.

Knowing that he was about to hang up, Lily quickly called out to him, "Alex..."

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1500-At this time, Olivia didn't want to sit down and chat.She was anxious.

"Lily, did...did something happen?"

Tears began to well up in her eyes as she tried to hold them back.She looked like she could break at any second.

"No! Nothing happened!"

Seeing her like this, Lily decided not to tell her about Edward yet.

Instead, she reached out to grab Olivia's hand to give her some support.

"I have something to tell you, but you can't get too riled up, okay? Otherwise, I won't be able to tell you."

Olivia had a bad premonition in her heart, but her trust in Lily made her nod.

"Okay, I'll listen.I'll listen to whatever you say.I'll accept anything you tell me."

Although Olivia's face seemed calm, Lily could feel that she was trembling unconsciously as she held onto her hand.

Lily's grip tightened as she softly said, "They're back."

"Who?"

Olvia was taken aback for a moment but quickly realized what Lily meant.

Her eyes sparkled.

"Really?! They're back?! Where are they? Why didn't they come home? How dare he?!"

Before Lily could speak, Olivia overpowered her again.

"Oh, I know! He still needs to carry out some tasks for Mr.Russell, am I right? That's why he told you to pass me the message."

Olivia was a completely different person now.

The sadness just now seemed to have been swept away, and she had stopped trembling.

Lily nodded slightly.

"Yeah! There are still things that need to be settled.They can't come home for the time being, even Alex.However, since they're back, there's no need for me, let alone you, to go to Burnwken."

"That's good! It's good that they're home.Of course, we won't have to go Burnwken anymore!"

Olivia was overjoyed.

"You can now rest in peace at home.If I hear any updates, I'll let you know right away.Once they've settled their affairs, they'll naturally be able to come home."

Lily's last two words were spat out with a guilty conscience.

After all, Lily still had no idea what had happened to Edward or whether he could come home or not.

However, this was the only way she could comfort Olivia.

Olivia was clueless and nodded happily.She believed everything Lily said.

After all, if Lily wasn't going to Burnwken, that meant everything was fine.

"All right, I will.I'm glad that he's fine.I'm not very clingy, but I..."

After a pause, Olivia seemed to remember something.

"Lily, did you ask Edward why his wedding ring was with someone else?"

The piece of skin could be explained easily.

After all, it was a fake imitation of human skin.

However, Olivia was sure that the wedding ring was real.

Lily knew she couldn't lie to her.

In the end, Lily answered honestly.

"I don't know either."

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1499 -"Are you in...Kingsland’s city area?" Lily asked cautiously.

"No," Alexander answered her with certainty.

"Got it"' She had already guessed that he would not be near the city.

After all, if he had contracted the disease, it would be better to recuperate in a place far away from people.

That was just a question to confirm her assumptions.

"Take care of yourself.The kids and I are fine.Don't worry!" Lily urged.

She did not want to nag him anymore.

What he needed the most right now was rest.

It was heartbreaking to hear him cough and wheeze like that.She was thankful that he was safe and that he had returned.

It was a great relief for her.

At least she could put her plans to fly to Burnwken to rest for the time being.

However, something happened to Edward.

It was hard for her not to tell Olivia about it.

In life, the more one wanted to avoid something, the more it would show up.

Olivia came early the following day.She brought a big backpack with her as she stood downstairs waiting for Lily.

Lily did not want to lie to Olivia, but she knew she could not hide from her forever.

In the end, Lily bit the bullet and went downstairs.

She was shocked when she saw Olivia carrying a backpack, looking at her eagerly.

"Lily, after much consideration, I feel we should go to Burnwken together."

"Olivia..."

Lily felt troubled.

Olivia was afraid that Lily would object, so she quickly interrupted her and said, "Listen.I've thought about it carefully.Although I can't do much for you, you're right.The company there is still under La Beaute Group's protection.Since that piece of skin I received is fake, it means Edward is fine.Once we find them, Edward can protect me if anything happens!"

"Olivia..."

Although Olivia was rambling and her face was calm, Lily could tell by how her eyes darted around that she was highly anxious.

"Lily!"

Olivia interrupted Lily again, worried that she might reject her.

Olivia suddenly grabbed Lily's arm.

"Please, let me go with you! If I stay here for another day, I might go insane! Do you know that I haven't slept in two days?! Whenever I see that ring, every time I close my eyes, all I see is Edward.I see him standing in front of me, covered in blood.When I reach out to grab him, he disappears! "If this continues, I'll go crazy before he returns! Lily, just bring me with you! Look! I didn't overpack.I just brought a few changes of clothes.I won't drag you down, I promise!"

She raised one hand and crossed her heart.

Olivia was not a very courageous woman.

She had a carefree attitude and would always rely on someone.

Seeing the dark circles around her eyes, Lily noticed the dark circles around Olivia’s eyes and knew she had not slept well.

If Olivia found out that something had happened to Edward, how could she bear it? On top of that, the situation at hand was not clear.

Lily did not know what had happened to Edward or how to explain it to Olivia.

Ultimately, Lily sighed.

"Olivia, it's not that I don't want you to come with me, but I've changed my mind about going to Burnwken."

"What?!"

Olivia stared at her in shock.

"You're not going to Burnwken? Really? Are you lying to me?!"

She was afraid that Lily was deliberately lying to her so that Lily did not have to bring her.

However, Lily nodded solemnly and pulled Olivia inside.

"Sit down.Listen to me."

"Do you not care about them anymore? Are you not worried about Mr.Russell? Why did you suddenly change your mind?" Olivia asked anxiously.