Ch. 2001..2010

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2001 -Mike was surprised. He furrowed his brows and looked her up and down, seemingly trying to decide whether or not to trust her.

Rhea placed her arm on the car window frame and stared at him with a huge smile as if daring him to come with her.

However, Mike suspected she had an ulterior motive, so he glanced at her car, then looked over his shoulder at his.

‘This place is remote; few might notice my car if I abandon it here. Rhea calculates almost every step she makes. She intentionally led me here and might’ve even expected me to stop her.’

“Why? Are you afraid?” Rhea tapped her steering wheel and said, “Forget it then! Just remember that it’s a one-time offer, got it? Bye!”

She waved, started her car, and reversed it, seemingly preparing to leave.

“Wait a minute!” Mike could not bother if it were a trap. After all, he had been stalking her for two days, so he could not give up now. He knew it would be harder to find out what she had been doing if he did.

‘Rhea knows I’ve been stalking her all along, and I wouldn’t have known this if she hadn’t exposed me on purpose just now. Besides, I’m running out of time.’

After pondering for a moment, he turned, approached Rhea’s car, opened the passenger door, and sat beside her despite the smug look in her eyes.

‘I have to do this no matter what!’

Then Rhea drove around his car and headed forward. Mike subconsciously grabbed the handle on the side and looked toward her. “Are we going to your parent’s house?”

Rhea narrowed her eyes and dropped her smile. “Just shut up and sit tight, okay?”

She floored the gas pedal, and the car accelerated. Mike frowned and glanced at her again, only to see her driving solemnly. He knew it was too late to change his mind, so he decided not to overthink it.

Rhea drove quickly and soon reached her parent’s house. However, she did not enter through the front gate. It was understandable since people could quickly notice her arrival.

A pond was at the back of the house, so few cars went that way. Rhea drove her car into a garage and shut its door, causing it to fall into darkness. Mike exited the car and noticed it was just an ordinary garage. “This is where—”

Before he could finish, a wall inside the garage slowly moved sideways.

‘It’s a f*cking door! I can’t believe there’s a secret chamber here.’

Mike was astonished.

Although he had seen many secret chambers and passages when visiting villas and castles worldwide, he did not expect to see one inside a typical residential house.

Rhea ignored his response and headed inside, confident Mike would follow suit.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2002 -Mike naturally caught up. He was curious, eager to know what secrets Rhea still held. Upon entering, Mike found himself in a narrow passage that was not particularly long, giving the impression it was not part of the initial building.

The two arrived in a small room after walking to the passage's end. Although not significant, the place was spacious enough to accommodate a few people. Only one person was inside, blindfolded and bound.

Even so, Mike recognized the person at a glance. “He’s…”

Rhea placed her finger to her lips, gesturing for him to keep quiet.

Mike was flabbergasted and looked at her in astonishment. He wondered how she managed to bring the person here and thought she was far too brave for her own good.

Rhea remained silent, watching the person for a while before turning and walking out. Meanwhile, Mike hesitated, glanced at the person, and then at Rhea’s retreating figure. After some contemplation, Mike decided to chase after her.

He kept pace with her, and the two returned to the garage. Rhea pressed something, and the wall closed again seamlessly and inconspicuously. If Mike had not seen the secret chamber, he would never have believed there was one there.

"Is that Cameron Rollins?!" Mike pointed toward the secret chamber, unable to contain his disbelief.

Rhea smiled and asked, "Do you know him?"

"Of course I do!" Mike could not describe his shock.

‘Cameron Rollins is a person of status, yet, Rhea dared to kidnap him and hide him in such a place. The most pressing question is how she managed to do it and how is it even possible!’

At that point, Mike began to wonder how many days it had been since she had done this.

‘Is it because she didn’t bring attention to him that no one noticed anything?’

"Do you think he’s enough to be my bargaining chip?" Rhea smiled, squinting at Mike as if she had done something remarkable and was expecting praise.

"You're using him as a bargaining chip for an exchange with the organization? Are you out of your mind?!" Mike expressed his exasperation, "Don’t you know the authorities in the capital will send troops to immediately destroy your house if they find out you’ve kidnapped him?”

Rhea dismissed it. "I know!"

"Then why—"

"So what?" Rhea raised her lips arrogantly, showing a disdainful expression. "Even if they want to destroy my house, they must have the opportunity! Perhaps before that happens, we would have already taken over the entire capital—no, the entire country!"

"What are you talking about? Do you even know what you're saying?" Mike felt like he was staring at a madwoman just looking at her. He suspected she had gone insane, completely and utterly insane.

"I know what I'm saying. I’ve always been firm in my beliefs. It's just that the organization doesn't believe in me. But if they see everything I've done, they’ll realize I am truly on their side."

"Well, I'm sorry, but we're not on the same side!" Mike turned away in disbelief.

‘Did this woman even consider the consequences of her actions? Cameron Rollins! How could she dare to kidnap him?! What’s her next step after kidnapping him?

‘What would the organization want with someone like Secretary Rollins?! Why did she kidnap someone on the hierarchy? Forget it! I can’t reason with a madwoman.’

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2003-Mike took a deep breath to calm his shaken heart. "Rhea, I won't participate in your madness. You can do as you please!"

He was about to leave when he heard Rhea’s voice behind him, “Mike Corden, do you think you still had the option to get off this ride once you entered my car?”

“I’ve already gotten out of it.” Mike turned to look at her, fully aware of what she meant. Being in the car meant something entirely different. Still, he feigned ignorance, knowing he would also be insane to participate in her madness.

"I don't care whether you truly don't understand or are pretending not to. Anyway, now that you know, there’s no opportunity to refuse!" Rhea spoke coldly, her expression becoming eerie.

Mike met her cold gaze. As the two were at a standstill, the garage door suddenly made a sound, grabbing their attention. Rhea immediately reached for her waist, turning to the garage entrance warily, while Mike remained motionless.

The garage door slowly opened, and a figure appeared at the entrance. Due to the backlighting, the figure appeared somewhat hazy, with only a rough outline.

"Ree, is that you?" A woman's gentle voice sounded.

Rhea furrowed her eyebrows, but her guarded state relaxed.

"Mom!" She called out with a hint of annoyance as she straightened up.

Maria was overjoyed and came rushing over when she heard her daughter’s voice. After a few steps, she suddenly remembered something and turned to close the garage door before running up to Rhea.

Maria carefully examined Rhea from head to toe and said, "Ree, it's really you! You've come home! I just passed outside and noticed the garage door seemed to have moved, so I wanted to look in. It turns out you're back. Why didn't you come and say hello to me first? Are you here to…see him?"

Upon hearing this, Mike was astounded.

‘So, she knows what Rhea is doing. She knows that someone is in here and even who that person is. Rhea’s mother is an accomplice?!’

Rhea held onto her mother's arm, saying, "I can't always inform you in advance because of my restrictions. Besides, my time is limited, and I can't stay for long. Whether or not I tell you doesn't matter."

"How can it not matter? Even if it's just for a brief moment. I won't delay your work. Didn't I do well with what you asked me to do?" Maria tried to take credit.

Rhea nodded. "Not bad. Has he woken up?"

"He's awake, but he doesn't seem to have any reaction. Ree, will he still listen to you like before?"

Rhea nodded again. "He will!"

Mike remained silent on the sidelines, just listening quietly. It felt like this mother and daughter were plotting something earth-shattering. The garage was a bit dusty, tickling his nose. Unable to hold back, he sneezed.

Maria only noticed someone else was present after hearing the sneeze. She abruptly turned and stared at him, instantly becoming defensive. “Who are you?! Don't be scared, Ree. I’ll protect you. Hurry, go!"

She subconsciously positioned herself in front of Rhea, shielding her.

Mike was speechless.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2004-Rhea stood behind her mother, silently watching her figure with deep, enigmatic eyes.

"He is my colleague," Rhea spoke calmly, "He’s aware of this situation too."

"Colleague?" Maria turned to look at her daughter. She was uncertain and somewhat skeptical.

Maria had been living in pain since Rhea faked her death. The former only regained her courage to continue living when her daughter returned. Maria followed her daughter’s instructions without question since her return.

Whatever her daughter said, she obeyed. Maria had no other desires as long as her daughter was content. Nothing else mattered to Maria anymore.

"Yup." Rhea nodded, looking at Mike. "This is my mom. Since you're here today, you're already an accomplice. Do you think you can still stay out of this?"

Mike hesitated. He did not want to get involved but seemed trapped between a rock and a hard place. After a moment of thought, he decided to bring the situation under control.

He took a deep breath and looked at Maria. "That's right, I'm Rhea's colleague, and we're currently working together. You can rest assured I won't disclose anything that happens here."

"Can we trust him?"

However, his words did not ease Maria’s worries. She turned to her daughter doubtfully and asked, "Is it possible he may be lying to you? Men are good at deceiving people."

Mike remained silent.

Rhea said smilingly, "Mom, you're overthinking. I'm not dating him, so what could he lie to me about? Besides, even if he wanted to lie to me, he must be skilled enough."

Rhea’s provocative and confident eyes seemed to imply she firmly believed Mike could not escape from her grasp and that everything was under her control.

Mike laughed dryly, unsure how to respond to the mentally abnormal mother and daughter.

Maria felt slightly reassured when she saw her daughter’s confidence. However, she could not help but sigh after hearing what Rhea said. “Speaking of which, you should be dating, getting married, and having children at your age. But now, sigh…”

It was a trigger topic for most people, immediately annoying Rhea as she frowned. “Mom!”

With just that one word, Maria flinched like a child who had said something wrong, covering her mouth and saying, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I shouldn't have said those things. I have no complaints as long as you're alive and well. Nothing else matters."

Rhea said nothing more after seeing her mother’s reaction.

Upon hearing this, Mike finally understood the situation. Maria was probably traumatized by Rhea's fraudulent death. That was the reason why she would unquestioningly comply with whatever Rhea said. Moreover, Maria did not seem normal based on her current mental state.

He pursed his lips and said, "Actually... our laboratory's experiment is complete. Rhea can go back to her normal life. Mrs. Moore, if you want her to have a normal life—"

Before he could finish, Rhea interrupted him, "Shut up!"

"Is that true?" Maria looked at Rhea with hopeful eyes.

However, after hearing Rhea’s rebuke, Maria cautiously glanced at her. Maria shook her head, saying, "It doesn't matter. That’s enough for me as long as my Ree is happy doing what she wants. No, it doesn't matter…"

Mike raised an eyebrow, giving a meaningful smile. He said nothing further afterward.

Rhea cleared her throat and said, "Mom, you should leave. We're about to leave, too."

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2005 -Maria became nervous when Rhea said they were about to leave. “You’re leaving so soon? I haven’t even had a chance to talk to you much. Oh, I had someone prepare the kale soup for you and…”

Before she could finish, Rhea impatiently interjected, “I already told you there’s no need for such things. I don’t have time to have soup. I have important matters to tend to. Don’t you understand?!”

Her voice almost turned into a roar due to her frustration. Maria was shocked and stood there, not knowing what to say.

Mike observed the situation and said, “Indeed, we have important things to do. You can save the kale soup for later.”

His words seemed to ease Maria as her expression softened, and she repeated, "Yes, yes, you can have it later. I'll save it for you, and you can have it when you return!"

Rhea was somewhat surprised that Mike helped defuse the situation. She glanced at him briefly but showed no gratitude. Instead, she waved and said, "All right, we're leaving. Take care of him. If anything seems off, you must inform me immediately, understand?"

Maria nodded repeatedly. "I understand, I understand. I'll take care of everything you've entrusted me with!"

After a momentary pause, she seemed to recall something and asked, "Are you sure we shouldn't tell your father about this?"

"Yes!" Rhea firmly refused. "He can be too lenient at times, and there are certain things I don't want him to know."

Maria initially wanted to say something else but swallowed her words and changed her mind after seeing her daughter's expression. "All right! I'll listen to you!"

Rhea was satisfied with her mother’s attitude. The former said nothing else and glanced at Mike. He shrugged, asking, “How about I drive?”

"No need!" Rhea coldly rejected the offer.

Mike was calm and got into the car after Rhea before she drove off.

Mike did not initiate any conversation throughout the journey. Instead, he casually gazed out the window to observe the scenery and reflect on everything that had just happened.

‘Rhea is much more cunning than I imagined. Still, I want to know how she managed to bring Cameron here. It’s likely connected to the experiments, but what role can Cameron play regarding negotiations with the organization?’

Rhea drove in silence the whole way. Finally, she stopped upon arriving at the research facility and turned to him, saying, “I’ve revealed things we shouldn’t disclose. If you let anything you shouldn’t say slip, I guarantee you’ll lose everything you care about.”

Mike chuckled. "What are the things I care about?"

Rhea was not in the mood for banter. She glared at him and said, "Don't play with me. I'm not joking; you should know what I can do!"

Mike shrugged at her fierce expression. He said, "Well, since you've threatened me, I have no choice but to comply."

Although he said so, Rhea did not trust him entirely. She stared at him intently, seemingly contemplating something.

Suddenly, Mike’s phone rang. He casually removed it from his pocket and glanced at the caller ID. It was Alexander. Mike glanced at Rhea almost instinctively.

Naturally, she also noticed it. Mike was about to reject the call when Rhea said, “Answer it!”

Mike fell silent.

"Wait!" She quickly added, "Put it on speakerphone!"

 

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2006 -Mike felt a sharp object pressing against his waist. Although he could not see it, he knew it was unpleasant.

Mike hesitated momentarily and cleared his throat. Then he answered the call and put it on speakerphone without a second thought, “Hello, what’s the matter? Is there any news from Lily? Did she find the person? Did she locate the organization? Has she rescued my son?”

A series of questions followed, leaving no time for Alexander to catch his breath. There was a moment of silence from the other end of the phone.

"Are you going to say anything?" Mike's voice sounded irritable.

Rhea shot him a warning look, and her grip on him tightened slightly. Mike felt the sharp object, seemingly piercing through his clothes. He instinctively tried to move away, but she moved faster and pressed him down firmly.

Finally, Alexander spoke, "Where were you just now?"

That one question instantly made the atmosphere in the car extremely tense.

Mike looked at Rhea. He noticed her scrutinizing gaze on him while he looked innocent. Mike was trying to convey with his eyes that he had been with her this whole time and had no chance to update Alexander about anything.

Rhea squinted, signaling Mike to answer.

After some thought, Mike said, "I was out looking for clues. What's the matter?"

"Did you find anything?" Alexander asked again.

"Of course not! If I had found something, would I still need to ask you? All your connections and subordinates are just freeloading, aren't they? They didn't provide even a single piece of information!

“I thought you were formidable in Hyderland, but it doesn't seem like it. The government is more capable if you ask me. Can't any of your government friends do anything?" Mike mocked.

Alexander coldly replied, "I don't need you to teach me how to do things!

“Do you think I want to teach you anything? If it weren't for my connections being mostly overseas, do you think I would need to rely on you?!"

Mike snorted and continued, "Alexander, you should know our relationship is merely for business. If you can't find the organization's whereabouts, Lily's corpse won't be the only one you'll be collecting!"

After finishing his words, he pressed the end call button. Mike looked at Rhea and asked, “Are you happy now?”

Rhea said nothing and looked at him profoundly. After a while, she smiled coldly and said, “You’re sending him a message.”

Mike appeared innocent. "What message? I didn't say anything! You heard every word I said; how could I tell him anything?!"

"You were hinting at him to find his government friends and Cameron Rollins!" Rhea said coldly, each word enunciated clearly.

Mike was stunned and feigned ignorance. He patted himself and said, "I didn't think that far! I just wanted him to use his connections to find the organization's whereabouts quicker. Don't you want to know as well? How did that turn into me sending him a coded message? I've never felt…so wronged!"

He appeared frustrated and shocked, as if he had suffered a great injustice.

"Whatever coded message you want to think I've said, that's up to you!" Mike sighed.

"Forget it. No one can find my son anyway. I have nothing left to live for. Since you don't trust me that much, just kill me!"

After saying this, he leaned back to show he was at her mercy.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2007 -Rhea watched Mike’s expression and maintained her posture without moving. After a while, she slowly withdrew her hand as if she had already believed him.

However, Mike remained motionless, leaning against the wall desolately. "Just kill me. Kill me, and I'll be relieved!"

"What are you talking about?" Rhea said coldly. "You don't want to save your son anymore? Do you honestly think he's already dead?"

"Whether he's dead or not, what difference does it make? Can you help me save him? Alexander couldn't do it, so how can you?" Mike turned to look at her and noticed the long needle she was holding.

The needle was no ordinary sewing needle or a regular hospital needle. It was longer than usual.

‘If that’s what Rhea pressed against me earlier, it’s safe to assume it can pierce my clothes and penetrate my internal organs.’

With that thought, Mike broke out in a cold sweat.

Rhea remained nonchalant and glanced at him, saying, “How do you know I can’t?”

"Heh, stop bragging. You don't even know where the organization is, so how can you expect to find my son? If Alexander couldn't do it, how could you?" Mike mocked her.

Facing his mockery, Rhea remained unbothered and calmly said, "Ever heard of ‘practice makes perfect?’ Besides, not knowing the organization's location doesn't mean I don't know how to save your son. It was the boss's idea to do what he did to your son."

"What are you saying?" Mike instantly became alert, sitting up and staring at her.

He had always believed the “boss” was an executor, and the organization decided everything based on their intentions. However, Rhea claimed it was solely the “boss’s” idea to kidnap Mike’s son.

“Weren’t you the one who wanted to die? Weren’t you just asking me to kill you?” This time, it was Rhea who taunted him.

Mike did not mind it and looked at Rhea earnestly. “I don’t care if you kill or tear me apart as long as you can help me save my son!”

“Why would I want to tear you apart? I’m not experimenting,” Rhea scoffed, casually retracting her needle. She continued, “Let me tell you something. The situation with your son was the boss’s idea. He kidnapped your son to threaten you into investing. The organization doesn’t lack money, but limited funds are available for investment. Also…

“Also, what?!” Mike wanted to hear Rhea’s words, whether true or false. After all, he could only discern the truth after listening. However, he would remain in the dark if she did not continue.

Rhea smiled, then said, “Also, your son doesn’t hold much value to the organization now.”

“What do you mean?” Mike had a bad feeling about her vague explanation.

“You should know value is the most important thing for the organization. Ultimately, what purpose would we serve once we lose our value? Do you know the consequences if you and I lose our value?” Rhea turned and smirked at Mike.

Mike furrowed his brow, clenched his fists, and said, “Abandonment. Treat us like discarded pawns.”

Rhea burst into laughter after hearing his words. “Do you honestly think that’s what’ll happen? You’re so naive! Do you think the organization is that merciful? You and I know so many secrets lie within the organization.

“If they think we’re useless, do you genuinely believe they would abandon us and offer us a way out?” She laughed as if Mike had said something funny.

Goosebumps crept up Mike’s back as he tightened his grip on his fist. “Are you saying they’ll off us?”

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2008 -"What else can the organization do with us? Keep you and me around to expose all their secrets?" Rhea chuckled.

Mike asked calmly, “Then why are you desperately trying to find them and walking into a death trap?”

“Of course not. I’m seeking hope because I don't want to die. Now I’m giving you a second chance to cooperate with me by offering you a way out too. Do you understand?” Rhea looked somewhat proud.

It was as though she was his savior, and he should be grateful to her.

Mike did not mince his words and asked directly, "Just by relying on Cameron Rollins?"

"Yes, him, among others. I just want the organization to see my potential," Rhea paused and continued, "Of course, everyone has shortcomings. I don't have your wealth and worldwide connections or your network. So there are some things only you can do."

Mike said deeply, “Once I find the organization’s whereabouts and connect you to it, you’ll kick me aside like garbage.”

Rhea chuckled softly. "Of course not! I told you. Everyone has shortcomings, and you complement mine. So you are my suitable long-term partner in this collaboration, not garbage."

Mike analyzed her words calmly, not swayed by her words. “The organization’s resources are probably more than mine! Besides, even if you’re willing, how can you ensure the organization will keep me?”

Rhea shook her head and replied, “Since I have bargaining chips, I have my methods, too. Do you know how not to be abandoned or be a discarded pawn in the long run?”

Mike slowly shook his head as he looked into her eager eyes.

Rhea continued, "It's to become the one who makes the final decisions. It's to have the power to determine your fate instead of entrusting it to others!"

‘That’s something I only just realized!’

Previously, she had wholeheartedly served the organization. On the one hand, Rhea knew that without its resources and support, she would be unable to achieve much alone. On the other hand, she believed she and the organizations shared similar aspirations.

Recently, she had increasingly discovered she was simply expandable in the organization’s eyes, ready to be discarded at any moment.

Despite her efforts and contributions, they did not value her. Once they encountered someone with more excellent value, like Lily, they quickly cast her aside.

Moreover, Rhea had predicted that. Even if she did not act, the organization would quickly eliminate her. She could not just sit and wait for death and had to fight for her destiny. Rhea aimed to eliminate the organization and take its place!

Mike could not read her thoughts but sensed some implications from her words. He could not help but feel shocked.

‘This woman’s ambition surprises me.’

"You know the organization has more resources than me, too. It has existed for so long, and it's so mysteriously powerful. Do you honestly think you and I can change anything?" Mike asked.

‘Is she delusional?’

Mike looked at Rhea’s excited face with that thought in mind. He felt he was unwittingly moving forward in an unfathomable abyss.

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2009-"Why not?" Rhea replied dismissively, "Have you ever considered that we don't know much about the organization? We think it's powerful and mysterious because we've never had contact with the top people.

“We don't know the puppeteer behind the organization or the real mastermind. Indeed, the organization can do many things we can’t and has enough financial resources to support its experiments.

“Still, does that automatically make it invincible?” Her rhetorical question puzzled Mike.

He blinked at her and asked, “What do you mean?”

“I mean, do you genuinely think the organization is as formidable as we imagine?” Rhea smiled and leaned back, looking ahead. “Regardless of how the organization is, it depends on our conjectures and guesses.

“Perhaps it’s not as powerful as we think, and maybe we can take it down before replacing it. People always fear the unknown and are afraid of things they don’t understand. So, we’ve always obediently followed the organization’s orders.

She shrugged and casually played with her fingers. “Just like our ‘boss.’”

“That insignificant little plaything manipulated us for so long because we believed he was powerful. We were wary of him, but taking him down wasn’t difficult.”

Rhea shook her head lightly and expressed her thoughts with emotion, “Maybe they’re not as strong as we think.”

Then she turned and looked at Mike, her eyes full of confidence and disdain.

Mike stayed silent. He had never considered the possibility of challenging the organization. To be precise, he had considered it before and even tried.

However, he knew he could not contend with the organization after exhausting all his efforts, using all his connections, and spending immense wealth, only to fail in finding his son’s whereabouts.

At least, it would be challenging for him to do it alone. Now that Rhea had mentioned such things, it initially sounded like sophistry, but upon closer consideration, it seemed to hold some truth.

None had ever seen the organization’s true leader. They had always dealt with the "boss" and had Rick, keeping them passive. Once the organization abandoned them, they would resemble headless chickens.

"So, do you dare to gamble?" Rhea asked again. She smiled faintly and silently watched Mike. She extended an invitation that could lead to death.

Mike fell silent, furrowing his brow as he pondered seriously. After a few seconds, he looked at her and said, "I think what you're saying has some merit."

With just that sentence, Rhea burst into laughter. She knew Mike was wavering. Ultimately, she managed to sway him with her words.

With all the chips in her hands and Mike's financial resources, she believed she could create a remarkable, earth-shattering enterprise without relying on the organization.

‘R10 is nothing compared to what I’ve accomplished. I’m confident my creations will be ten times—even a hundred times more ground-breaking than R10.’

Spoiled by mr. russell chapter 2010 -Meanwhile, Lily might have already become a victim of R10.

Lily endured another day in the enclosed environment. She never thought life could be so unbearable. In the past, she was always confident and could find hope for herself, no matter what dangers she faced.

However, she felt hopeless here, unable to find the slightest loophole.

‘That’s not right! I must be in Hyderland, in Kingsland. Although I don’t dare say the Russell family’s power can shake Kingsland, they would have found me already. Am I no longer within Kingsland’s range?’

Lily tried every method she could think of, but no helpful tools were around, making it challenging to locate herself.

The glass in this place was soundproof. Based on Lily’s probing over the past two days, even though she appeared to be in a hotel with corridors outside, her instincts told her otherwise.

The man had not returned since his appearance yesterday, and Lily’s routine remained the same. Someone would bring food and clean up, but she suspected using the hostage tactic again would be useless.

She paced the room without a phone or computer to contact the outside world. Moreover, the room had a signal jammer. She had been here for a few days, meticulously inspecting everything.

Surveillance cameras, listening devices, and signal jammers showed that the organization had taken great care securing her. If Lily could consider anything safe in this room, it would be the bathroom.

At least it still granted her privacy without surveillance devices inside. However, she had already tried it. The bathroom had no windows, and the walls were solid. She could not suddenly break through the walls, even with all her strength.

Now, it seemed impossible to escape from the inside. Lily could only wait for Alexander to find a solution from the outside.

She gently caressed her abdomen and pondered how her due date was approaching.

‘I wonder if I can wait until then.’

Lily was in her thoughts when she heard footsteps outside. It sounded like wheels rolling on the floor. When she subconsciously checked the time, she realized it was not time for her meal delivery.

She turned toward the door, and they opened it before long.

When the door opened, Lily saw several people outside. She glanced at them in surprise, recognizing a few familiar faces, including the doctor she had held hostage yesterday.

The doctor appeared visibly nervous upon seeing Lily. He wore a tightly secured attire, indicating he came unwillingly. He probably would not want to see Lily again if given the choice.

Lily observed the doctor’s tense gaze and cautious preparations. She found it somewhat amusing. However, her amusement instantly faded when she saw the array of equipment they had set up.

Various medical instruments were on the table, taken out individually from a medical kit. The nurses were also preparing for something. It seemed they were going to do something to her.