Mike choked up, saying, "No, you've helped enough. I wouldn’t even know where Nicky is if it weren't for you. I know how difficult it is to rescue him, so I don't blame you guys. I know I'm impatient, and I've lost my temper before, but I know it's not your fault."Mike would only blame the experiment and Fred. The fact that anyone would believe in such inhumane research was mind-boggling to him. "I don't expect Queen Yasmin to change her mind,” Lily said, "I've even tried to threaten her, but it didn't work."Dominic leaned into his chair and gently rocked in it, adding, “As I said, she’s obsessed with the experiment. Unless we can make her die once…”Everyone else stared at him. "What?" Wasn't he just talking about hypnosis?"Hey, what are you staring at me for? Lily had used it before. Ask her about it!" Dominic pointed his chin at his student. Lily caught on. "You're talking about simulated death?"The old man shook his head and said half-jokingly, "If the old gal truly

Lily had never wanted to save the world or mankind, nor did she think she could. She had learned medicine and perfumery purely out of interest, while her grandfather had forced her to learn kickboxing.Lily never harbored any grand ambitions, yet destiny had led her on such a path.Alexander said solemnly, “What do you plan to do after going back there?”Instead of objecting, he wanted to know her plans. Deep down, he knew she was right, even though he did not want to let her go. He also knew they had to face the issue together instead of avoiding it.‘I could try forcing her to stay, but as she said, would she be safe? Is my wife supposed to live in hiding until the queen passes away? Even if the queen did, someone else would proceed with the experiment.’In short, avoiding the problem would not solve anything.Alexander knew Lily well. That was why he still tried to think logically and calmly, even though he was reluctant.Lily said simply, “I told Queen Yasmin I’d conduct ano

"How dare you think of locking your boss up." Lily snorted. "I was locked up long enough. No more for me, okay?"Concerned, Olivia lost her smile and held Lily's hands, studying her. "You've lost weight.""Hey, I gave birth, didn't I? You’re going to look thinner after this, too." Lily sighed, sorry that she had not had time to see her children yet. She asked gently, “When are you due?”Olivia caressed her own tummy. "Soon. The doctor says in a few more days.""I shouldn't have asked you to come here. If it weren't for the circumstances, I would’ve visited you guys," Lily said apologetically. "Don't say that." Olivia shook her head. "I'm pleased to see you, okay? Besides, it was a cozy ride. I'm sure my baby didn’t mind." She spoke firmly, palming her tummy. "I should’ve finished my treatment with Edward much earlier." Lily sighed and gazed up at Edward, who looked rather well. "You look well. I guess the toxin hasn't affected you that much." Lily pondered and held his hand

Alexander playfully glared at Galen, but the latter giggled and held his mother tighter.Olivia and Edward chuckled when they noticed it. Still, they thought it would have been an even more wonderful moment if not for the experiment.After spending some time with her children, Lily told the others to send them back to their rooms. She then sat down and looked at everyone, clearing her throat before saying, “Since I’m most familiar with the current situation, I’m the most likely candidate who can gain Queen Yasmin’s trust. Old man, you shouldn’t go because it’s pointless.“I’ve heard about the plan, but even if we show her that the experiment will fail, she’d ultimately wake up. She’ll then brush it off as a dream and a scheme of ours. We would’ve solved this issue long ago if we could change her mind so easily.”Although Dominic was quiet, everyone knew from his eyes that he agreed with her. Of course, he considered failing when he proposed the idea. Still, he did not think it th

“Of course." Anastasia nodded and left.Alexander turned back to the others. "I think we should let Mike join us."Keeping things from him would rouse his suspicion. Besides, the matter at hand was related to Nick, and Mike had done a lot. They could not just exclude him.Cameron nodded slightly, not objecting.Soon after Anastasia went upstairs, Mike came down. He looked exhausted and unwell, with slumped shoulders. However, they knew he was doing okay, considering what he was going through."Secretary Rollins," Mike greeted the man seriously and nodded at Alexander before taking a seat."How are you holding up?" Alexander asked.Mike took a deep breath and nodded, brushing his hair with both hands. "I'm okay."Alexander looked at him intensely and then turned to Cameron. "What do you have to tell us?"Cameron sipped his tea and said, "The truth is that we knew Queen Yasmin had been secretly staying in our country, but we couldn't just deport her due to who she is. However, w