"Nothing else besides time is needed." Austin shook his head. "He didn't say anything important. Perhaps because we were under surveillance.""He already told us what we needed to know," Alexander said solemnly. Austin and Mike were puzzled. They asked simultaneously, “He did?”"What we can't do, others can do for us. Who do you think Dom's talking about?" Alexander asked. Puzzled, the other two shared a look and shook their heads."Why did he stress it was beyond us when we already knew it had something to do with the embassy?" Alexander asked. The other two shook their heads again. "Because Dominic discovered something important.""What was it?" Mike and Austin said while sharing a look, surprised to have asked the same thing."Dominic has found out that the real mastermind isn't the embassy or Fred but Queen Yasmin." "But we know that." Austin was puzzled."Dominic probably didn't know that we do. Since Queen Yasmin has taken control of everything, he knows there's n
“Queen Yasmin wants to make Fred the guinea pig?" Austin shook his head. "That's unlikely. I have some knowledge of R10 after working in the lab. They haven't tested the experiment yet because the requirements for the vessels are stringent."It was not easy to find two compatible bodies. Just like in organ transplants, a match in the bodies’ conditions was crucial. Even then, there could still be various reactions, like rejection and so on.Even if that was the queen's intention, she still needed a suitable vessel for Fred. "Do you think there isn't one for him?" Alexander asked. Austin and Mike were puzzled. "Fred must’ve found a vessel," Alexander said confidently, "If he hasn't, why would he want Queen Yasmin to test the experiment for him? Why wouldn't he secure a vessel if that was his plan all along?"The other two caught on. After some thought, Mike asked, "So now that the queen has taken control of everything, she wants him to undergo the experiment first to make fur
Austin thought it was pretty unlikely. "I also hope the info is false, but…"Still, if the information were not accurate, Alexander would not have told Mike about it. "So that's why Fred always refused to free my son? They never planned to, huh? All the talk about needing my funds was just a lie!" Mike paled. Although he sounded calm, his voice was shaky.Even Austin, who had no children, knew how miserable Mike must be feeling as a father. The former felt terrible when he witnessed the virus torment Dominic and his family, not to mention Mike’s son was just a child.Austin slammed the table and roared, "Those sick bastards!""So that’s why Lily’s safe for now, but Nicky is running out of time?" Mike thought he could remain calm after what he had been through, but he simply could not. "That’s correct," Alexander said, knowing Mike had to face the truth. Initially, he did not want to admit Lily’s terrible fate, but he still had to. It was Mike’s turn this time.Alexander cont
Mike said through gritted teeth, “But it’ll be too late when the experiment begins." The thought of his son lying on the cold operating table was too much for him to bear. He could not let such a horrible thing happen to Nick.‘Nicky has been in the embassy’s hands for so long, and now this. He probably doesn’t even know what dangers he’s facing.’"Can you rescue your son if you force your way into the embassy now?" Alexander asked. Mike's eyes were bloodshot. "I don’t fucking care. I still have to try even if they kill me!" "Okay, go ahead!" Alexander slammed the table and shouted at Austin, "Let him go!""Take it easy, Alex." Austin was shocked. He was also overwhelmed, having to stop Mike and calm Alexander down simultaneously."If he wants to go, let him!" Alexander looked at Mike and said, "I've said what’s necessary. I’m not stopping him if he insists. We saw how tight the security was in the embassy, not to mention Fred and Queen Yasmin’s hidden weapons. Let's see if h
The dim and damp basement had a musty smell as it received no sunlight. Suddenly, the door opened, followed by the sound of a moving wheelchair. Hearing it, the man inside looked up. "Your Majesty, you came to see me."He let out a stiff smile. Once esteemed by all, the duke was now a prisoner. Yasmin stopped her wheelchair and quietly looked at the man who had served her for decades. She asked blandly, “Fred, do you regret it?”"Regret? Do I regret not starting the experiment earlier? Regret not realizing that you were on to me right from the start?" Fred chuckled. "I lost. What's the point of being regretful?"Yasmin fell silent for a moment before saying, "So you don't regret betraying me?"She thought he would reflect upon his actions, but it did not seem so. Sitting up, Fred habitually smoothed his shirt despite looking unkempt. "My dear queen, why would I do that? I never betrayed you.""You never betrayed me?" Yasmin could not believe he would dare to say such a thing.
"Since you're so loyal, I'll give you a chance to prove yourself," Yasmin said with a gentle sigh. "By becoming a guinea pig?" Fred raised his brow, knowing what she was going to say. "Sure. It's not like I can say no.""Do you have any other requests?"Since Fred had served her for so many years, Yasmin wanted to fulfill any reasonable requests he might have. Fred shook his head. "You know I have no one. My wife left me long ago, and my children have followed her to another country. I've devoted my whole life to serving you, Your Majesty. I don't have any requests to make now. Oh, yes. If—”After a pause, he said, "If the experiment works and I manage to live on through the boy, I hope you'll give me the chance to serve you again."His request reignited Yasmin’s desire for the experiment and continuation of life to succeed. Over the last two days, she kept thinking about what Dominic said. She remembered her life when she was young, when Ross was still little, and when her h
‘He always has a retort for everything,’ Yasmin thought. Fred shook his head. "I was just trying to look after you, Your Majesty. I told you Hylanders are cunning and untrustworthy. They must be trying to persuade you to give up the experiment, but you can't fall for it."Remember why we’ve researched the experiment for so long. If you give up now, all our efforts will go to waste!" Fred spread his arms and spoke emotionally, “That’s what they want. However, we can rule the world with immortality if the experiment succeeds.“It’ll threaten everyone, including the Hylanders. That’s why they don’t want us to succeed. Perhaps…” Fred paused and then said slyly, “Perhaps they’re conducting a similar research in secret!”"Is that possible?" Yasmin asked, alarmed. "Of course! You know Rhea…" Fred caught himself. "Oh, yes, what happened to—""She's conducting experiments now," Yasmin answered. Taken aback, Fred caught on and laughed. "See? She doesn't care who she works for as long a
Rick had been waiting outside while Yasmin talked to Fred. The former lowered his gaze and went over to help Yasmin push her wheelchair. The queen remained silent until they entered the elevator.Rick muttered, “Prince Ross wishes to see you, Your Majesty.”She rolled her eyes and sighed. Rick knew what she meant and stopped telling her about it.As Yasmin gazed at the elevator’s floor indicator above, she suddenly said, “Okay.”"Your Majesty?""Bring him to see me." The elevator opened, and she wheeled herself out of the elevator. Rick gathered his thoughts and pressed a floor button. A while later, he brought Ross to the queen's room. Rick then gently knocked on it and found that it was unlocked. "Let him in," Yasmin's impassive voice came from inside. Rick made way for the prince and saluted him. Ross marched in anxiously. "Mom…""Where are your manners?!" She raised her voice solemnly.Hesitating for a moment, the prince knelt on one knee and bowed. "Greetings, Your