Ch. 1971..1980

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1971 -Mike suddenly relaxed after seeing the agitated Rhea and the half-dead "boss." He was interested in what Rhea had to say.

"So, tell me.How can we cooperate? How will we fight against the organization?" He asked, casually pulling over a chair to sit as he calmly engaged her.

Rhea looked at him and said firmly, "I still have leverage."

"Oh?"

He raised his eyebrow and smiled.

"What leverage? Don't tell me you have an even more powerful virus that can force the organization to listen to you."

"What makes you think I don't?"

She sneered, exuding an air of confidence.

Mike noticed how she brimmed with confidence and started having doubts and hesitation from his initial questioning and disdain.

‘Does she genuinely have something we can use?’

"What's your leverage?" He asked again.

"It's none of your concern.You just have to know we have bargaining power,"

Rhea replied, "Mike, will you cooperate with me or not?"

Mike collected his thoughts while lowering his gaze to the ground.He was trying to calm his mind and not let her influence him.

Rhea had exceptional eloquence and was a calculating and scheming person.She could easily manipulate him, so he must not fall into her trap.

‘Who knows what her real intentions are?’ After careful consideration, he looked at her and asked,novelebook.com "Since you have leverage, why do you want to cooperate with me? You can negotiate with the organization on your own."

Mike stared into Rhea’s eyes.

If there were even a hint of hesitation or doubt, it would mean she was simply deceiving him.

However, Rhea's response was quick.

Without hesitation, she said, "I need you to pave the way."

"Me? Pave the way?"

Mike was puzzled.

Rhea did not beat around the bush and said, "I know you can reach out to the organization.I can't.I need you to be my middle-man.The organization will be interested in what I have."

Mike immediately burst into laughter after hearing that.

"I think there's a misunderstanding here.Why do you think I can reach out to the organization? Besides him and Rick, no one can reach them.I'm no different from you.No one knows where the organization is."

Then he gestured with his chin toward the "boss" and continued, "Instead of asking me, why don't you ask him?"

"Him?"

Rhea glanced at the tiny man disdainfully.

"He's already a castaway of the organization.

He's useless."

"But he can still contact the organization.He's not entirely useless to you."

"Do you think he'll talk?"

Rhea suddenly grabbed the man's neck, forcing his head to tilt backward.This action finally allowed Mike to see that man’s face, and he could not help but gasp sharply.

The man's face, initially terrifying enough, looked even more hideous now.

There were several new scars, but they did not look like knife cuts or scratches.His flesh seemed forcibly ripped apart.It sent a shiver down Mike's spine.

His eyes widened as he stared at the man.However, two seconds later, he immediately averted his gaze, unable to look anymore.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1972-Mike's heart raced, and his stomach turned.However, Rhea gave no response to the "boss's" face and instead cocked her head to admire it.

She loosened her grip after a while, and the "boss" simply slid back onto the chair.

Rhea took a wet wipe to clean her fingers, then drawled, " What do you think of my bargaining chip?"

"Bargaining chip?"

Stunned, Mike looked over his shoulder at her and caught on after two seconds.

"You're saying he’s your bargaining chip?" He pointed toward the man.

‘Yes, he used to be somebody but not anymore.Why would Rhea treat him as her bargaining chip?’

"Didn't you say the organization abandoned him, and he now means nothing to them?"

Mike took a deep breath to calm himself down, disgusted by what he saw.

When he first saw what the boss looked like, he felt appalled but not as revolted as he was now.

The scary and dirty face had a few more bloody wounds, making it look even more unnerving and disgusting.

However, the young and beautiful Rhea calmly admired the face fearlessly.

Such a sight was unsettling and eerie to Mike.He suddenly realized something and asked,novelebook.com "Did you do something to him?"

Rhea smiled smugly.

"You're not as dumb as I thought, huh? Look at his face.Isn't he uglier now? It'll worsen because all his skin will soon rot and fall off..."

Feeling nauseated, Mike said, "I don’t need to hear it."

He looked away as his stomach turned.

His reaction pleased Rhea as she leaned back and said, "

Come on, it's only a process.

Every transformation is painful.

That's the price to pay if we want to transform ourselves."

"Transformation?"

"That's right!"

Rhea said, her eyes gleaming with enthusiasm.

"It’s like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.Have you seen a snake shedding its skin? It's somewhat similar.The old decaying flesh will fall off, and a new one will replace it.

"This involves cellular repair and regeneration of fresh...If I succeed, I'll be remembered by generations to come!"

She stood up excitedly as if she had already succeeded.

"But you're not sure yet?" Mike asked.

"Of course, it’s still in the experimental stage.Anyway, I'm running out of time."

Rhea shrugged and sounded upset, no longer pumped up as before.

She had been researching this secretly, hoping to produce good results.She knew the organization only cared about the R10 experiment.

Other research projects were just smokescreens.

However, she was proud of her experiment and wanted to make it work.She could only do it in secret and had yet to succeed.

Unfortunately, the organization expedited its plan, and she could not wait any longer as she did not want them to abandon her.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1973-Mike was staggered by what Rhea said.He could not imagine her turning the "boss" into a guinea pig.

Although he had witnessed humankind’s ugly side and many inhumane experiments, he found it hard to accept seeing how horrifying the man looked now.

After all, hearing and witnessing something first hand were wholly different experiences.

The gory sight before Mike greatly affected him, but Rhea, having caused it, was unbothered.

"Why are you..."

Mike cleared his throat and continued, "Why are you So Sure your experiment is what the organization wants? If they truly want it, I doubt you need to approach them, right?novelebook.com Perhaps what you think is great means nothing to them."

It was only a casual remark, but he hit her sore spot.

Mike was right when he said the organization did not care about Rhea’s experiment.

If they did, she would have openly conducted it with their support.

Rhea only obeyed the "boss" and the organization to repay them for recognizing her skills.

More importantly, her family could not afford to pay for her experiment’s materials and expenses.

Only the organization could support her dreams and make them come true.

Unfortunately, although Rhea had worked hard for the organization, her importance to them decreased to the point she was no different than the other researchers or scientists who were either captured or lured into the organization.

Such treatment was unbearable to her, even more so than death.

Since getting involved in this field and seeing her achievements, Rhea always thought she was a genius the world had yet to discover.She told herself she would wow the whole world one day.

When that day arrived, she would no longer need to curry Anastasia or anyone’s favor, as she would be immortalized by history, even as someone evil.

However, Rhea grew frustrated and indifferent after failing to make the experiment work despite many attempts.She started to feel the experiment was pointless.She could not understand why they must use a scent to hide the poisons, thinking it was unnecessary.

Rhea did not know its ultimate purpose and only felt the experiment was not as meaningful as what she wanted to do.

Nevertheless, she could only do as the organization said.

When she noticed Lily was about to take all the credit despite all her efforts, she knew the organization would not remember her, let alone the world.

Then Rhea witnessed how they abandoned the "boss" and came to a shocking realization that she would eventually suffer a similar fate.

She told herself she would never allow it to happen.She could tolerate failures and rebukes but did not want to be forgotten.

Therefore, she thought of the secret room and found the "boss" who had gone missing.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1974 -When Rhea considered how the organization had abandoned the "boss," she decided to use him as a guinea pig for her experiment to show the organization how hardworking and outstanding she was. novelebook.com Her fingers sank into her palms as she clenched them and said grimly, "How could you possibly know the organization won't need my experiment? "You guys have no idea what my creation could do if I succeeded.

It'll be far more powerful than those R series research products!" she sneered, "Let's not waste our f* cking time.Are you going to take me to see them or not?"

Mike noticed her getting upset and regained his composure.He sighed, "It’s not that I don’t want to do it, but...I can't.I don’t even—"

"Mike!"

Rhea impatiently interjected, "How could you not know how? Don't you f*cking know where your son is? I don't believe you haven't attempted to find him."

She focused her beautiful eyes on Mike, sizing him up.

Mike knew she was convinced he knew where his son was from her gaze.

He was shocked momentarily before pursing his lips and saying, "I only know my son is somewhere in Yudonia.A place we can't go near, let alone step foot in.However, I genuinely don’t know his exact whereabouts.I would've rescued my son long ago if I knew."

After a pause, he added, "As for contacting the organization, I'm just as clueless as you are. Still, there might be a way."

Rhea raised her brows and urged Mike to continue with a look.

"In my opinion, the higher-ups must be here in Hyderland, probably somewhere near Kingsland," he elaborated, "

Security is tight in Hyderland.

Even if they are influential in Yudonia, they must keep a low profile here."

Rhea looked up and glanced around.

She knew what he meant.

‘If they can do anything they want in Hyderland, they wouldn't have needed me to control Secretary Rollins just to secure this research facility.

Of course, their purpose is to spread the virus through the vaccine to escalate the pandemic other than using it as a cover.

‘Things will go out of control, and no one can handle the situation then"

Rhea nodded thoughtfully.

"You're right.They must be nearby, which is why Rick took Lily away alone.They must be hiding somewhere."

She narrowed her eyes and thought about it before looking toward Mike.

"That's why I said you could do it.I know you're close to the Russells, and locating someone using their influence is not difficult.

"Besides..." she chuckled, "Lily is being held by the organization.Her husband must be anxious.If you reveal this information to him, he'll surely mobilize all his men to search for her.It'll only be a matter of time before he locates the organization’s whereabouts."

Her reasoning was so clear and logical that Mike did not know how to say no to her.He looked at her, saying, "So, what do I get in return if I help you?"

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1975-"You could rescue your son,"

Rhea said calmly, "When you find the organization, you will have the chance to save him, won't you?"

"I could still save my son without locating the organization."

Mike shook his head to signal she had failed to convince him to help her.

However, Rhea sneered, "How will you do that?"

Without waiting for his reply, she added, "If you could, you would've rescued him long ago, wouldn't you? "As you said, your son is out of reach, so the place must be impenetrable.However, I could help you hold the organization’s key members hostage if we locate them.I’m sure the organization will be willing to exchange your son for them, don’t you think?"

Mike felt tempted by what she said.He blamed himself for not thinking about that sooner.He had gradually lost his nerve to fight back, probably because they had forced him to do their bidding for too long.novelebook.com He had become so afraid of the organization that he did not even consider the possibility of kidnapping its members and holding them hostage.

‘Well, I didn’t even dare to defy the boss, let alone the organization.Rhea is undoubtedly much more ruthless and daring than me, huh?’

"I'll help you save your son if you help me locate the organization.Also, once I secure my place in the organization, I will ensure they spare your and your son’s lives."

Rhea threw him a disdainful look as if what she said was bound to happen.

Mike wanted to mock her but decided against it.

After all, he might risk her attacking him with her creations since she was an expert in this field.

Provoking her would do him no good.

Besides, they were indeed in the same boat.

"All right, 'll help you."

Mike got to his feet.

"But what about him?"

He pointed his chin toward the boss.

"Even if we locate the organization, do you think they would let you off the hook when they find out you've used him as a guinea pig?"

However, Rhea was not afraid and chuckled.

"Do you think the organization cares about him? If they did, they wouldn't have abandoned him, right? He’s nothing more than a clown to the organization. They only wanted him to act as their front, and now that the experiment has succeeded, they no longer need him!"

She threw the "boss" a contemptuous glance after realizing that.

They initially thought he was important and a representative of the organization, but his disappearance caused little impact.

Even Rick was not furious and quickly let Mike and Lily off the hook.

From that moment on, Rhea realized the one who had been bossing her around was nothing but an insignificant pawn.

They were nobodies to the organization, and no one was more superior or essential than others.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1976 -"The organization doesn't need us either," Mike said with mixed emotions, not trying to convince Rhea.

‘All Rhea cares about is her research.She's obsessed with it, and getting her to fight against the organization or shut down this evil place is impossible.It’s pointless to convince her since only her experiments and fame matter to her"

Rhea nodded, "Yes, you're right! However, the world always needs someone valuable.As long as I prove useful to them, they'll need me.Just like how they need Lily now."

A mysterious smile formed on her face after a while.

"However, it won't be long for her case." She said it before, but Mike did not take it too seriously.

Now that she had repeated it, he couldn't help but ask, "What the hell do you mean? Why wouldn't the organization need Lily? Anyone could be a test subject.Why must it be Lily? With her abilities—"

"With her abilities, she could do much more for the organization?" Rhea interrupted, knowing full well what he wanted to say.

Mike was surprised.He wanted to say that but wondered what Rhea was trying to say.

"You're wrong! Indeed, the organization finds Lily's knowledge most useful, but it's not just that.It’s also because of her body and her capabilities..."

Mike looked at Rhea, puzzled.

Rhea seemingly realized she no longer had a reason to hide it from him, or maybe because she was trying to gain his trust.

Still, she decided to tell him what she knew.

"I also discovered it by chance.

"Besides the drug's effects, the organization has never revealed its last and most crucial step for R10."

"What is it?" Mike thought about it.

"Use Lily as a test subject? A vessel?"

Rhea mentioned it before but could not pursue it back then as he was anxious to look for Lily.

‘Since she’s willing to talk about it now, I might as well find out about it"

"That's right!"

Rhea said, "A f*cking vessel! R10 will eventually be used on her so that her body will absorb the drug first.It'll mitigate the toxicity and enhance the drug when human cells absorb and break it down, finally making it ready for its true use."Mike found it hard to believe."

Will the drug still be useful after a human body absorbs it?"

"Of course! As long as they time it well, they can produce the optimal results."

She clicked her tongue out of habit.

"I have to admit it’s a brilliant idea.I wonder which genius thought of it.I’m looking forward to seeing its results."

She was obsessed with experiments, but not Mike, who thought it was horrible.

‘Letting the human body absorb and break down the drug before using it? Isn‘t using humans as ‘filtering agents’ too inhumane?’ "But she...is pregnant!"

Mike muttered to himself.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1977-"Do you think the organization cares if she’s pregnant?" Rhea said coldly.

Mike was at a loss for words.

‘She’s right.Human lives mean nothing to Rhea, let alone to the inhumane organization.They only care about whether they can reach their goal and not bother about people’s lives.However, it matters to me!’ Lily and Alexander had been doing their best to help Mike find his son even after what he had done.

Mike knew he had to save Lily no matter what.

Moreover, he had already failed to keep his promise to Alexander.

‘I'll never forgive myself if Lily becomes a test subject!’ "I'm willing to work with you, but you must listen to my instructions," Mike said after taking a deep breath.

Rhea raised her brow, but before she could say more, he added, "Well, you can forget it if you disagree.I know you're good at using poisons, but no one else can help you locate the organization if you kill me.Furthermore..."

After a pause, he said, "You can’t even show up in public after what you've done.So forget about getting immortalized in history, okay? No one, including your parents, will know how you die!"

Rhea gritted her teeth.

Although she was upset, she had to admit he was right.She could not simply show herself to anyone outside after faking her death.

That was why she asked to cooperate with Mike.She could only nod, even though she was reluctant.

"Okay."

Mike smiled ever so slightly.

"Guard him well.Although the organization has abandoned him, it'll be troublesome if anyone finds out about this.Besides, you still need to use him as your bargaining chip."

"Don’t worry.I'll hide him well.No one but us knows about this secret room.Also, Rick has already left, hasn't he?" Rhea said confidently.

Mike nodded, trusting she could do a good job.

"Anyway..."

He mused and said, "About the last step you told me just now, is there a way to counter it?"

His voice was low, and his gaze was eager when he asked the question.

‘Since she knows so much, I bet she’s aware of any possible solution or a way to prevent the last step from taking place"

"Counter it?"

Rhea chuckled, "Do you think I can solve anything? Would I have asked you to work with me if I were that capable?"

She noticed Mike's expression and continued, "I only discovered it by accident, so I have no idea if I can counter it.Still, based on what I saw, I feel Lily won't be in danger for these two days."

"How come?" Mike asked anxiously.

Rhea chuckled.

"As you said, she’s pregnant.Anyway, she’s due to give birth soon, right?"

Although Mike knew Lily was far along in her pregnancy, he was clueless about her due date.

After all, he thought it was inappropriate to ask her.Rhea knew from his expression that he was unsure.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1978-As the matter was unimportant, Rhea continued, "The organization has considered everything.Why else would they rush her to complete the experiment? Why must they take her away as soon as it worked? "Surely you wouldn't think it has anything to do with the boss's disappearance? What happened to him was only a coincidence.What mattered most was for her to create R10 at this moment."

She sighed quietly.

‘Well, Lily brought it onto herself, didn’t she?’

"They've been waiting for her to give birth?"

Mike suddenly realized what she was referring to.

Rhea threw him a look but did not elaborate further.She would not have told him so much if it were not for getting him to cooperate.She thought she had already told him enough.

"You don't have time to lose.Even if I can wait, Lily can’t, okay?"

Rhea carried the "boss" by his neck and turned to walk toward the secret room. She held him like a tattered doll.

Mike felt a chill run down his spine as he stared after her.

‘I wonder how many people like her are in the organization. What kind of person leads this kind of organization? What the hell do they want? To rule the world?’ Austin had never felt time pass so slowly before.

He would sometimes get up to call his family while studying the medical texts by Dominic’s bed.He wanted to check on how they were doing. Although Alexander had stationed his men outside Dominic’s house, and they would inform Austin of emergencies, he still felt worried, unable to go there himself.It was the first time Austin felt so powerless.He could do nothing much in the face of the virus and symbiotes.He used to think he deserved to be called a "miracle doctor," but now he realized why Dominic had never acknowledged him as his student.

‘I was too arrogant to think I was the best among my peers just because I had learned a little.

Even if I were outstanding among my peers, herbal medicine is such a deep and vast subject that Uncle Dom has devoted his whole life to learning.

‘If even he can’t claim to know everything about it, who am I to call myself a miracle doctor? Who the f*ck am I to do so?’ The reality of life gave Austin a harsh lesson, too memorable and costly.He could only study the medical texts to find a solution.

Although it would likely lead nowhere, he thought it was better than doing nothing.He only wished Lily could develop a cure, as finding treatment was still the best solution.

Suddenly, the older man in the bed started coughing heavily and breathing fast.

Austin put down his book and hurried over to help Dominic sit up.

"How are you feeling?" He tried to pat Dominic’s back gently, but the older man’s coughing continued until he vomited a mouthful of darkish blood onto the floor.

Even though Austin had anticipated it, he failed to dodge it completely, and some blood splattered onto him.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1979-Austin felt a surge of shame when he saw the blood and remembered how Dominic had cared for himself when he was sick.

"I'm so sorry, Uncle Dom!"

"Sorry, my *ss!"

Dominic suddenly spoke, to his astonishment.

Austin was overjoyed.

"Uncle Dom, you're awake!"

Dominic had been in a stupor since Alexander left.

The older man sometimes moaned and coughed but had never woken up or even opened his eyes.However, to Austin’s surprise, Dominic opened his eyes and spoke.

"I'm not dead yet, all right?"

Although the older man was weak, he was still as feisty as before, and Austin was grateful for that.

"Thank goodness you finally woke up! Not only are you not dead, you'll also live a long life, I’m sure," he said as he hugged Dominic tightly.

"Hey...Hey..."

Dominic could hardly breathe.

Austin quickly let go and looked at him.

"Are you thirsty? Would you like some water, or are you hungry? How about some food?"

Dominic hardly ate anything for the past two days and was thin now.

Previously, Austin’s muscles grew unusually quickly, but Dominic lost weight instead.He was no longer as robust as before.

Austin felt like he was hugging a skeleton just now.

"Thirsty..." Dominic said, nodding.

Austin helped him lean against a propped-up pillow, then fetched a glass of water.He fed his granduncle the water slowly since he feared choking the older man.

After Dominic drank half a glass of water and looked much better, Austin put the cup aside.He asked, "Should I get you something to eat?"

"Wait."Dominic gently pulled at Austin’s sleeve and said, "Pen and paper."

Austin was puzzled.

"What do you need them for, Uncle Dom?"

"Record."

"Record?" Austin frowned.

"What for? You should rest now!"

"You record!"

Dominic rolled his eyes.He would have smacked his grandnephew’s head if he was not so weak.

‘How can he be so dumb?’ Austin caught on and hurriedly left to fetch a pen and a piece of paper.However, he was still concerned when he sat back down.

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Jot down!"

Dominic rolled his eyes again.

Austin was at a loss for words and pulled his chair closer to his granduncle.

Dominic stared at his grandnephew momentarily and began, "Firstly, I felt a sensation of bug bites or ants crawling on me, causing a tingling and mild pain.

It was unbearable, and I couldn't tolerate it.

Around 12 hours later, my muscles felt like something was tearing them apart."

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 1980-A patient's descriptions were crucial to a physician, especially when dealing with complicated diseases.

Through detailed descriptions and observation, one could analyze and determine the state of a patient's body and the internal injuries that may have caused a particular pain.

Austin stared at his granduncle for two seconds and saw him leaning against the pillow with his eyes closed.

Dominic could hardly move his lips while his face was whiter than paper.

Still, the older man was coherent.

Then Austin held the pen and jotted down what his granduncle said.

After a while, Dominic suddenly stopped.

Austin thought his granduncle would continue and looked at him, but the older man’s head had drooped aside.

"Uncle Dom?’ Austin called out tentatively but received no response.

"Uncle Dom," he called out again, flustered, "Uncle Dom!"

After receiving no reply, Austin anxiously put down his pen and hugged the older man.

"Uncle Dom!"

He burst into tears and even forgot to check Dominic's pulse.

"What the f*ck are you doing?!"

Dominic spoke again impatiently with a frown.

Although he was upset, he was still alive.

Austin let go of his granduncle and looked at him.He saw Dominic staring back with half-opened eyes.

Austin chuckled in tears, saying, "Thank goodness you're alive!"

Dominic said, "You could have checked my pulse, couldn't you?"

"I-I forgot!" Austin said in shame. He knew his granduncle was right—being too anxious that he forgot all about that.

‘I would've known he fell asleep from exhaustion if I had checked his pulse"

"You f*cking dumb*ss!"

Dominic took a breath and added, "Water!"

Austin got up and picked up the glass of water.

"It’s not warm anymore.I'll get you another one."

Dominic did not object, and Austin left to fetch another glass of water.

This time, Dominic drank all of it, seemingly very thirsty.

Austin was intrigued that his granduncle seemed livelier and was not coughing or in pain.

The older man even had more strength.

Despite speaking so much just now, Dominic only napped for a minute.

"Are you feeling better?" Austin asked, holding his granduncle’s wrist to check his pulse.

Dominic nodded.

"It doesn't hurt so much now.The sensation of bugs crawling inside my body also seems to have disappeared."

"Your pulse is normal," Austin said after careful observation.

However, he was not relieved and felt even more worried.

"What's going on? I couldn't even detect the symbiotes inside you."

‘Am I so f*cking lousy as a physician?’ Dominic noticed his grandnephew’s expression and could guess his thoughts.

The older man lifted his hand and feebly knocked Austin’s forehead, saying, "Did you forget that I didn’t manage to detect anything inside you as well when you were sick?"