Ch. 1681..1690

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1681 -When asked so, Lily only said blandly, "We'll know in a while."

"Even if he’s truly the one, will he still do anything now despite the risk?"

The man removed his goggles and revealed half of his face—he was none other than Dr.Blanc, who ordered her containment.

Lily nodded affirmatively.

"He will!" She then asked a seemingly unrelated question.

"I heard the vaccine development center has started its research recently?"

"That’s right." Dr.Blanc answered.

Although he was not in charge of the vaccine's development and it was outside of his purview, he was aware of it because it was significant and related to what they were doing.

"What does it have to do with whether he will act, though? Even if the development of the cure is stalled, would it impede vaccine research? Or are there conspirators over there as well?"

Pausing, Dr.Blanc seemed to think about something and said, "Oh, yes, I remember your husband’s company initially securing that project before it… reopened for tender, right?"

He did not know why it was reopened for tender, but seeing that Secretary Rollins approved it personally, he thought the man must have his reason.

"Yes." Lily nodded slightly.

Even though she was there, it did not mean she knew nothing about what was happening outside.

Although the company could continue functioning without Alexander, this did not mean he was no longer personally involved.

Having helmed such a massive corporation for years, he could only have held onto his position if he was capable.

He had been recuperating there, and his phone was taken away, but he had his means.

As they had lost the contract for no reason, the company's top management called an emergency meeting and informed Alexander of their plan to take back the project, but he stopped them.

Although they were not close, he and Cameron were old friends, and he knew what the man was like.

However, he could only set aside the unusual incident for now due to his health.

Instead, Alexander decided to wait and see how things would turn out.

Interestingly, the project eventually ended up in the hands of Cameron’s brother-in-law.It was a typical maneuver to enrich one’s family, but Alexander did not think so.

If Cameron had wanted to, and if he cared so much about wealth, he could have done it a long time ago and not made it so obvious that it became the talk of the town.He also wondered what Fabian had done or threatened Cameron with.His men were still investigating and had not come up with anything yet.

Even Anastasia had no idea that the matter should have something to do with Rhea Moore.

Lily had worked hard day and night to come up with the cure to finish her task early and end the seemingly unstoppable pandemic.

She wanted to get to the bottom of what happened and hang out with her beloved son and friends again.She and Dr.Blanc sat facing one another, and the air seemed frozen as they suddenly quieted down.

"Alex..."

A warning siren came from his vibrating pocket as Dr.Blanc was about to say something.He subconsciously glanced toward Lily while holding his pocket down.They exchanged a look and got up immediately.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1682-"He’s doing something!"

He turned and walked out of the door with Lily in tow.

The workers were surprised to see Lily walking behind Dr.Blanc along the way.

"Isn’t Dr.Russell..."

However, as they were walking fast without stopping and Dr.Blanc looked grim, no one dared to ask any questions and simply looked on as they headed toward the wards.

‘Is there...an emergency again? But we’re not getting any alerts from the wards!’ While the doctors and nurses wondered, Dr.Blanc and Lily had arrived at the VIP ward area.They hurried past the door to Debbie's room and headed straight to...Alexander’s room.Dr.Blanc slammed the door open with such force and speed that even Lily was taken aback.

‘He usually looks gentle and cautious, yet the way he kicked the door was bold and fearless"

Alexander, who should be lying in it, was holding someone face- down on the bed with his arms locked behind him.He was wearing the hospital gown, but he was invigorated, and his gaze was cold and piercing.

However, when he looked up and saw Lily, his gaze grew soft for a second before it turned to Dr.Blanc.

"You're here.I'll leave him...to you then."

He pulled the man up by his arm and turned him around, pushing him forward.

Losing his balance, the man lurched forward and half-knelt on the floor.He was still wearing his white coat.

Although he lowered his head, they could see who he was.

Seeing the man half-kneeling in front of him, Dr.Blanc was overwhelmed with shock and unprepared to believe it.

"It’s truly you!"

The man stood up slowly and smiled as he brushed the dust off himself.

"Dr.Blanc, what’s the deal with all this? I’m here to see how the patient is doing.Who else would it be but me?"

Looking up, he looked innocent, and his gaze was clear.

However, a look of astonishment flashed when he saw Lily.

"Lily? Why are you here? Aren’t you..."

He paused momentarily, then said as if he had realized what had happened, "Dr.Blanc, so you're just putting on a show for Dashiell.You've truly taken her side."

Dr.Blanc looked solemn, and his gaze was filled with anguish.

"How long do you plan to keep up with your pretense?"

"Pretense? Dr.Blanc, I’ve no idea what you’re talking about."

He casually put his hands in his pockets and shrugged.

"Dr.Blanc, I was just doing my rounds and have no idea how I upset Mr.Russell just now.Perhaps there is a misunderstanding?"

"Why do you think I was able to show up here so quickly?"

Looking at him intensely, Dr.Blanc sounded sad.

"You’ve let me down so much! You're the first to join me in the department.Why? Why do you have to do this?"

"You know the purpose of our department, and you know how important this project is.How could you attempt to sabotage it at this juncture? Edmund, why are you doing this?"

Dr.Blanc’s hands slowly clenched into fists on his sides as he called out his name.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1683-"Dr.Blanc, I don’t get it."

Edmund still tried to defend himself, but Lily interrupted him before he could finish.

"Is this necessary?" Edmund was quiet.

"Do you think you can lie your way out of this? Or do you think we would show up and expose you without proof?"

Lily felt a mix of emotions as she looked at Edmund.She had known Dr.Blanc and Edmund the longest and was most familiar with them.

Although she and Edmund were far from good friends, they at least worked well together.

At first, she could feel he did not trust her, but she later discovered him to be a relatively objective person.She could accept Edmund holding a prejudice against her just like Austin did, but it was difficult for her to believe he was a traitor.

Edmund suddenly laughed when hearing Lily’s words and seeing Dr.Blanc’s expression.He tilted his head back and let out a long sigh.

As if he was relieved of a heavy burden, he looked relaxed, and the smile on his face grew...creepy.

"I never expected this."

He shook his head and slowly lowered it.

Then he said quietly and puzzledly, "How did you find out? Since when? I know I’ve never made a mistake.I’ve worked hard and have served Dr.Blanc well.Besides..."

Pausing, he cocked his head and peered at Lily.

"I haven’t made things too difficult for you, have I?"

"You didn’t give yourself away," Lily answered, "You did well.I didn’t suspect you even a bit in the beginning.Until Dashiell showed up."

"Him?"

Edmund knitted his brow slightly and was baffled.

"What does this have to do with him?"

‘l’m not close to Dash, and I’ve even kept a distance from him.Why is Lily saying it’s because of Dashiell?’

"Indeed, Dashiell looks most suspicious, but because of that, I have doubts."

At this point, Lily had nothing to hide.

"He’s not on good terms with me and is so prejudiced against me that he secretly gave Debbie medicine that would worsen her condition.All this is too conspicuous and out in the open.

"Not every Tom, Dick, and Harry could join our department.It’s even harder to infiltrate the place to serve another organization.Dashiell is too dimwitted to be such a person."

"It's because he’s too...dimwitted?"

Edmund frowned in disbelief.

Dr.Blanc cleared his throat and added, "No, Lily is trying to say that such a person would not draw attention to himself.Okay, it’s my turn to ask you.Who the hell do you work for? Why are you doing this? What's the mission they gave you?"

"There’s no point asking.We should all bear the responsibility for the choices we make.I failed, and I admit it!"

Edmund sighed.

"Don’t ask me anything.I won’t answer."

"Edmund! Tell us while you still have the chance.You might not have any after this." Dr.Blanc said grimly.

Edmund could still explain to Dr.Blanc why he was doing this, but no one would listen if the military were to take him away.

Having been with Dr.Blanc for a long time, he naturally understood it.

Edmund smiled and raised his brow.

"Thank you, Dr.Blanc! I mean it.I've learned a lot working alongside you.However, I don’t need such a chancel"

Smiling, he spread his arms and tilted his head back.

"He's trying to kill himself!"

Lily screamed.

Alexander responded even faster, darted over, and seized Edmund’s hand while grabbing his face.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1684 -However, black blood flowed from Edmund's mouth as he released an eerie smile of mixed emotions.His body went limp and would have slumped onto the floor if Alexander had not held onto his arms.

"Edmund!"

Lily was shocked.She did not expect him to attempt to kill himself without hesitation.

‘Why?!’ He raised a finger and looked up at Lily.

He said haltingly, "I would have succeeded if I took one more step!"

Lily looked back at him and asked grimly, "Your goal is not just to destroy all possible cures but to make people lose hope and think the disease is incurable, right?"

Edmund threw her an odd look and moved his lips as if to say something, but the poison took effect quickly.Before he could say anything, his body stiffened, and his head drooped aside.

"He’s dead."

Checking his breath, Alexander checked Edmund’s breath before looking up and delivering two words.

The other two were stunned.

Lily gazed deeply at Edmund, then looked to Dr.Blanc.

"He..."

"I'll take care of it.All I want is to make sure of something!"

Dr.Blanc furrowed his brow.

Lily knew what he meant.

"Rest assured, we’ve developed a cure using herbal medicine, and I guarantee it'll work! Also, for convenience’s sake, I’ve made them into pills."

"Are you sure there won’t be any problems with the medicine?" Dr.Blanc asked again.

He had seen the results and often discussed Lily’s medicine with several senior herbal medicine practitioners.He concluded it would work but wanted to ensure nothing would go wrong.It was so important that they could not afford to make the slightest mistake.

"No! I can vouch for it with my life!" Lily said, pointing at her head.

Dr.Blanc breathed and nodded before going to the door to call for someone to carry out Edmund’s body.

Then he turned around to look at Lily.

"It has been hard on you two for the past few days.Have a good rest."

Lily nodded slightly and gazed after him as he left.

Before she could turn around, Alexander held her tightly from behind and breathed warmly by her ear.

Although they were not newlyweds, he had not had the chance or mood to hold her close due to the disease, him getting treated, and whatnot.

Lily cocked her head and said softly, "Cut that out! Don’t forget where we are, okay? Although you’ re okay now, I can’t guarantee there’s no trace of the virus on me." She said half-threateningly, but it was not entirely a joke either.

Although she had come up with a cure and Alexander had recovered, who could guarantee he would not get infected a second time? After all, it was a new type of virus.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1685 -"Even if there is, I’m not afraid."

Alexander’s voice was tender like his lips, which he gently pressed against her neck.

At this moment, Lily seemed to have relaxed as well.

Having been tense for so many days, she was exhausted and had only held on through sheer willpower.

Now that she relaxed, she felt limp all over.

Alexander turned his wife around to face him before looking into her eyes.

"With a miracle doctor like you around, no matter how many times I get infected, I won’t—"

"Knock it off!"

Lily interrupted him with a frown.

"Don’t jinx it, okay?"

"when did you become so superstitious?"

Alexander chuckled and pulled her over to sit beside him.

Then he started to gently and meticulously massage her thighs.

With her legs placed over his lap and his hands held loosely into fists, he gently massaged her discomfort.

Lily struggled in vain to put her legs down and could only let him carry on.

Since she was pregnant and had been swamped, her legs were sore and swollen.His massaging her made her feel much better.

"I’m not superstitious, but the disease is tough to tackle."

She put her hands behind her, relaxed her tense body, and looked up at the ceiling.

Jumbled thoughts filled her mind like a tangled mess.

"Didn’t you already develop a cure?" Alexander asked.

He had benefited from it the most.

From feeling unwell to ending up ina critical condition, he gradually recovered until he worsened again, but he finally recovered.

Lily looked at him and asked.

"What if they come up with anew virus?"

"Then we’ll counter it with a new cure," Alexander answered after some thought.

However, Lily shook her head.

"One virus is causing us enough trouble, and the economy over at Burnwken has completely collapsed. It hasn’t become a huge disaster here since we've taken timely precautions and adopted swift and appropriate measures. If there’s a new virus, it would be unthinkable!"

Alexander noticed her worried expression, stopped, and gently put down her legs.

Then he wrapped his arm around her shoulders.

"Why are you so worried? You shouldn’t think about these things.

"There are no burdens to bear.You're an outstanding physician, but there are many other doctors.Don’t give yourself so much pressure!"

"I’m not worried, but when a pandemic breaks out, no one can escape it."

Lily sighed and leaned her head on his shoulder.

"Still, you’re right! There’s no need to bear the burden since I know I can’t save the world.

"I only joined this place to save you and protect those around me.Now that we’ve found a cure, it’s time for us to leave."

She looked up and glanced around.

Although she had everything she needed, staying there was like being in prison.

The only difference was that the center was relatively cozier and friendlier.

It had been too long since she breathed fresh air and enjoyed warm sunlight.

‘I wish so much to take a walk outside!’ "You can leave?"

Alexander naturally was glad to hear the news, but...

"about Edmund..."

After a pause, he asked, "How did you know it was him?"

Although he took part in the trap, he had no idea when Lily discovered the culprit was Edmund.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1686 -Dashiell is right.

Only Dr.Blanc and Edmund can enter my laboratory easily.

In the previous surveillance video, Edmund deliberately pretended to be Dashiell."

There were surveillance cameras all over the laboratory.

This was a known fact.

The surveillance cameras allowed all work carried out in the laboratory to be accurately recorded, including the progress and changes of the experiment.

Dashiell would not have made such a rookie error, leaving a vague but recognizable silhouette on the surveillance video.

This was intentional.

Someone was setting him up.

"What an unprofessional move,"

Alexander sighed lightly.

Although he was not used to such things, he acknowledged that the culprit could have done better.

"Sometimes, the simpler it is, the more effective it may be.

After all, Edmund and I got into a fight two days ago, and everyone knew about it.

Therefore, Edmund tried to seek revenge.

It's easier for people to believe him anyway.

Besides..."

Lily turned her head toward the door.

"He did many things, so it's even more detrimental to him."

"Is the little girl alright?"

Alexander asked.

Lily nodded.

"She's fine.

She's almost fully recovered.

When she's discharged, I think..."

"T understand,"

Alexander interrupted her, "I meant what I said before."

Finally, the frown on her face loosened up into a smile.

She seemed to relax a little.

"By the way, there's something..."

Alexander trailed off, a little hesitant to continue.

He seldom hesitated like this, which surprised Lily.

"What is it?"

"Ms.

Rollins has been taken away by her father's men."

He finally said it after a long pause.

After all, Lily would find out sooner or later.

"What?!"

Lily was startled.

"Didn't I tell you something is wrong with Cameron, so we should let her stay with us for a while? Why..."

"T know! But he's her father! How can I stop her father from wanting to take his daughter home?"

"But Tasia..."

Lily recalled the sound of Anastasia's weeping when she called.

She sounded helpless.

"Secretary Rollins has always doted on her.

You know this,"

Alexander comforted her, "Besides, don't you want to know what caused the sudden change in him?"

"You mean, if Tasia goes back, she will be able to learn more?"

After saying that, she quickly shook her head.

"No.

Tasia said Cameron would lock her up and confiscate all her devices.

No matter how much she learns, she won't be able to reach us even if she finds out something."

Alexander, on the other hand, smiled.

"Don't worry.

Technology is so advanced now.

It's not like there are no other ways of contacting us other than through phones and computers.

Besides, aren't we leaving this place soon?"

Lily kept quiet.

He was right.

They were getting out soon.

By then, she would be able to confront them head-on.

She had a hunch that the group of people from the research institute would not just let things slide so easily.

They would definitely attack again.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1687-However, the peaceful moment was ruined by the sound of hurried footsteps.

Although Elijah was in a hurry, he still had to support his father with one hand.

He had a very anxious look on his face.

Michelle was also rushing over while wearing high heels.

She greeted Dominic and hurried in without even raising her head.

"Stop!"

Dominic called out in a deep voice.

Michelle had no choice but to stop abruptly with a look of embarrassment on her face.

"

Uncle Dom, I’m anxious to see Austin.

I apologize for my lack of manners!"

"You can't see him now!"

After a pause, Dominic looked at the father and son in front of him.

"You two can't go in either."

"Why not?!"

Elijah couldn't help but ask, "Uncle Dom, you called us to pick him up.

Why can't we see him now?"

"There’s achange in the situation,"

Dominic said slowly.

"Wait a minute."

As he spoke, he clapped his hands.

Then a servant came over and handed him several masks and gloves.

"This..."

Holding the mask in her hand, Michelle looked up quizzically.

"T'm sure you know about the widespread plague,"

Dominic replied lightly.

Although Elijah had objections, he did not dare to refute them when he heard what Dominic said.

The trio obediently put on their masks and gloves before going upstairs.

However, Dominic stretched out his hand to stop them again.

"What is it now?"

Elijah was starting to lose his patience.

"Uncle Dom, I'm just eager to see my son.

Why are you making things hard?"

As soon as those words came out, he realized he had made a mistake.

He wanted to take it back, but it was too late.

Ultimately, he stood there with his mouth agape and embarrassment clear on his face.

"Make things hard?"

Dominic cast a sideways glance at him and snorted coldly.

"Who do you think you are to be worthy of my trying to make things hard for you?!"

On the side, Daniel hurriedly spoke up to smooth things over.

"

He's always been impatient and would speak before thinking.

That is not what he meant.

Austin had been missing for so many days.

It makes sense that he's anxious about Austin's sudden return."

Dominic clasped his hand behind his back, rubbing them gently as he coldly said, "Since you're so impatient, take him away.

However, don't blame me for not telling you.

It's easy for you to take him away, but if you want to send him back, it won't be as easy anymore."

m Huh? "

"Dom, what do you mean by that?"

Daniel asked, puzzled.

"Don't you want to see him?"

Dominic gestured upstairs.

"Go on, then!"

The couple looked at each other and then at their father.

Although Daniel had some doubts, he missed his grandson a lot.

He nodded and said, "Let's go!"

The trio went upstairs very quickly.

Michelle was very eager and pushed open the door.

The door was left unlocked for them.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1688-Michelle called out.

She wanted to run in, but as soon as she entered the room and saw the situation inside, she froze.

"Oh, my God! What's going on?!"

"What's wrong?"

Elijah was a step behind and could not see inside.

He heard his wife's exclamation and hurriedly pushed her aside.

He was taken aback once he had a clear view.

The room was a mess.

The big bed in the room was empty.

Austin was tied to a recliner with iron chains wrapped around his body.

His clothes were torn, and he looked haggard.

"Austin, what's going on?!"

Michelle cried as she ran over to hug him, tears streaming down her face.

"Why are you tied up? Who tied you up?!"

"me!"

4 clear voice came from the door.

Dominic had also followed them up and stood by the door.

"Uncle Dom! Why are you treating Austin like this?! He's your nephew.

You've watched him grow up! How can you bear to treat him like this?!"

She cried.

Although sad and angry, she did not dare lash out at him.

"Where's the key?! Unlock it! I will help you.

Don't be scared!"

Tears continued to stream down her face as she tried to find a way to unlock the chains.

"Uncle Dom!"

Elijah could not stand and watch anymore.

"I respect you as an elder.

I've always respected you, even if you don't like my family.

Austin is even more respectful than I am.

He treated you as his grandfather.

H- How can you treat him like this? He is a human being, not an animal!"

He was so angry that his finger trembled as he pointed at Dominic.

"It doesn't matter if you're trying to punish him, but no matter what he did wrong, you can't tie him up like this! You can't chain him up! He's been kidnapped and has just returned.

Do you know how much he has suffered?!"

"The key! Give me the key!"

Michelle couldn't care less anymore as she frantically looked for the key.

However, at this moment, a weak voice sounded, "Mom?"

"I'm here! I'm here, my son! Tell me, what is it?"

She was thrilled to hear her son's voice.

"Do you want to go home? Don't worry.

Mommy will take you home.

You won't have to suffer anymore!"

"No..."

His dry lips parted.

He had no strength to stop his mother, so he could only hold her clothes loosely.

"I told Uncle Dominic to tie me up.

He is helping me...saving me..."

"Saving you?!"

Michelle was bewildered as Elijah stared at Dominic suspiciously.

"A-Austin, slow down."

Daniel leaned into his crutches.

The sight of his grandson like this made his heart ache terribly.

"It's a long story.

I was injected with a virus by the people in the lab.

I don't know what the virus is.

Uncle Dom has been trying to save me.

He tied me up so I won't hurt myself."

Austin was drained after saying these few words.

In just one day, he had already experienced two seizures.

It was much more frequent than before.

This kind of pain not only tortured his body and mind, but it also wore him out.

"Virus?!"

Michelle panicked when she heard this.

She turned around and kneeled before Dominic.

"Uncle Dom, I should have been more careful when I spoke.

I should watch my words.

Please! Please help save Austin!"

After recovering from the shock, Elijah hurriedly interjected, "

What are you saying? Of course, Uncle Dom will help Austin!"

"Didn't you want to bring him home? Take him away! Here's the key.

Go on!"

Dominic held out the key in his hand and snarled.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1689 -Elijah began to panic as well.

"Please.

Please save Austin.

I'll do anything!"

"Hmph!"

Dominic shot a glance at him before walking toward Austin.

Michelle was about to speak when she saw Dominic tie Austin up again and pull a blanket over him.

"You've seen him.

You can decide whether you want to take him away or leave him here,"

Dominic turned around and said.

"That goes without saying! He's staying here, of course!"

Elijah did not hesitate.

"Only you can save him.

You must!"

Daniel also chimed in with a trembling voice, "Yes.

No matter what happened in the past, Austin has always been dutiful to you.

Oh, my child, you must’ve suffered!"

Daniel raised his hand and wiped away the tears from the corner of his eyes.

Dominic turned to look at Austin.

"What do you say?"

"T'll follow whatever you think is best, Uncle Dom.

I'll do anything you say!"

Austin gritted his teeth as delicate beads of sweat appeared on his face.

Michelle was distressed by the sight of her son, but she could do nothing.

She could not help him and could only watch helplessly.

"All right.

I hear you!"

Dominic said in a deep voice.

"Then let me put it out there first.

I can't guarantee I can treat him, and I can't guarantee he won't die under my care.

If anything happens, you can't blame me."

As soon as he said this, the other three people in the room looked at each other in dismay.

They wondered what Dominic meant.

"Uncle Dom, you're a miracle doctor.

How can you not cure him? How can he die? This..."

Elijah trailed off and thought, 'Are you trying to make things difficult for us? Why do you still need to say such things now?' Dominic sneered.

"So, you're acknowledging me as a miracle doctor? Please don't.

Even if I am, I'm not God.

Do you think I can heal everyone? If you're worried, take him away then.

Your family is rich anyway.

You can send him abroad, to any hospital you like.

At least I'll have my peace."

He waved his hands casually but watched Austin from the corner of his eyes.

If the trio did bring Austin away, they would wonder if others could help him.

Although they could afford to send him abroad, everyone in the Fike family knew Dominic's strength and ability.

Although there had been some minor conflicts and discords, he was still a master in his craft.

Many people who were considered to be terminally ill with no cure went to him for prescriptions.

Once they took his medication accordingly, they gradually got better and lived for many years.

Otherwise, where did the term "miracle doctor"

come from? On top of that, Austin was Dominic's nephew.

Dominic’s credibility would undoubtedly plummet if he could not cure his nephew.

"Then, we..."

Michelle was still a little hesitant.

She did not want her son to die and did not like what she heard about how Dominic could not guarantee Austin's life.

"We'll listen to you!"

Elijah said firmly, interrupting her.

"Honey..."

Michelle looked at him in surprise.

"Uncle Dom is Austin's granduncle.

He’l] never let Austin die.

He'll find a way to cure our son!"

Elijah said affirmatively, "I-If something terrible does happen, I suppose it's Austin's fate.

We can't blame Uncle Dom!"

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1690 - Then Elijah’s tone became harsh as his eyes filled with hatred.

"If we have to blame someone, we'll blame those who injected Austin with the virus! Who are these people?! What virus did they inject you with?!"

"It's...the people from the old research institute,"

Austin said softly, "Besides some underground employees, the only one I know is Rhea Moore, and..."

Mike's face flashed across Austin's mind.

He thought about it momentarily but did not know why he did not say Mike's name.

He felt conflicted about Mike.

Austin did not know what kind of person Mike was.

Although Mike had hurt him, he had also saved him.

Austin wanted to know what Mike’s real purpose was.

"And?!"

Elijah urged.

He only wanted to arrest the people who hurt his son and torture them to vent his anger.

"T don't know."

Austin shook his head slowly and frowned.

"I suspect a more threatening power behind her, but I've never seen that person.

They set up the research institute as a cover.

The real purpose is to study viruses that would harm humankind.

"They’re developing drugs to poison people unknowingly so they can control them! They're a dangerous group of people.

You must call the police!"

"Don't worry.

We will call the police and avenge you!"

Elijah was shocked by what he heard.

He did not expect there to be such a lawless organization.

"I knew the people in the research institute weren't good people.

The last time I went to find you, they pretended not to know about you.

That woman..."

"Rhea Moore!"

Michelle chimed in, remembering clearly.

"Yes, Rhea Moore! That name sounds familiar."

Elijah paused, feeling as if he had heard it somewhere.

"Did you forget? The vaccine development project got re- tendered a few days ago, and there was a lot of buzz around it.

The daughter of Fabian Moore won the bid, and her name is Rhea Moore,"

Michelle reminded.

Elijah nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, that's it! How do you know all this? With a snort, she explained, "Mrs.Moore flaunts her precious daughter all day.

I couldn’t avoid hearing about her even if I wanted to.

I didn't expect her to be the culprit! Austin, you just wait.

I’ll look for her!"

"Come back!"

Elijah pulled his wife, seeing that she had stood up abruptly.

"Won't this startle the snake?! Why are you so rash with your actions?!"

"So what should we do? I'm going to call the police now and have her arrested!"

Michelle was furious.

All her sadness and sorrow had now turned into rage.

She would tear Rhea apart if she were there right now.

"Of course, we'll put her behind bars, but we must also ensure she can't escape! Since Austin has escaped, they must be on high alert.

What if she has already gone into hiding?"

Elijah was surprisingly calm at this time as his mind began to spin.

"T'll ask someone to keep an eye on the Moore family.

They're more complex than they seem, especially since Secretary Collins is part of their family.

We shouldn't act so recklessly! Also, the research institute has been emptied.

"We have no idea where all these people went.

They must be in hiding!"

Elijah stood up and walked outside as he continued, "Dad, I'm going to make a few phone calls.

You should rest here."

"Honey...Austin..."

Michelle's eyes darted back and forth before saying, "Austin, you wait here.

Mom and Dad will help you get your revenge!"

After saying that, she turned around and chased after her husband.

At this moment, only the two older men and a tied-up Austin remained in the room.