Chapter 648
649
Luna was about to ask more when she spotted a surveillance camera tucked in the corner. She shut up fast and just focused on carrying things.
On their way back, Luna couldn’t help but whisper, “You’ve got free access to the warehouse now. Do we still need that guy on our side?”
Aria said calmly, “Absolutely.”
Luna sighed. “Some of them want to get out too, but they’re scared they’ll die trying. They told me not to be stupid.”
Aria said calmly, “They’ve got a point. If I can make it out, I’ll bring you with me, but I can’t promise it’ll be safe.”
Luna said, “I’m going with you. Just thinking about being stuck here forever drove me crazy.”
Aria glanced at her, her tone gentler than usual. “Don’t worry. It’s not a sure thing, but I’ll try my best.”
Luna grinned. “I have faith in you.”
**
Aria called Wilson the next evening. “Any update on Owen?”
Wilson said, “No word from them yet.”
Aria stayed calm as she continued, “Has Arressto arrived? What did they say?”
“They have.” Wilson said, “They know what kind of inhumane stuff goes on at this base. They agreed to help us blow it up. When do we move?”
Aria said, “In a week.”
“Seriously?” Wilson was surprised. “Are you sure you can keep up with all that?”
Aria said calmly, “Yeah. Just make sure everything is ready.”
Wilson paused, then said quietly, “Alright. Stay safe.”
In the next room, Flynt hit play on the surveillance footage. It froze on Aria, totally focused on her experiment.
A faint smile tugged at his lips, and there was a flicker of amusement in his eyes. He murmured, “You’re making explosives in plain sight. Are you sure I won’t stop you?”
According to the surveillance footage, Aria didn’t stop working until nine thirty that night. And for the next few days, she kept working later and later.
Flynt glanced toward the wall beside his bed, his smile deepening. He was like a predator watching prey walk straight into a trap. He would only be relieved if Owen truly died.
The next day, Aria conducted a follow-up examination for Margery. She said, “The toxin is fading, but your body is still too weak. You’ll need time to recover completely.”
Ethan stood nearby, looking conflicted. The three doctors he had brought in all agreed Margery was poisoned, but none could help. At this point, only traditional medicine might from Huthailia work, so he had to depend on Aria.
1/2
649
As Aria withdrew her hand, she applied subtle pressure, using it as an unspoken signal. Margery caught it and looked up, saying. Can you take me out for a walk?”
Til do it,” Ethan said immediately.
Margery gave a wry smile and said to Aria, “See? We’re both prisoners, but at least you still have freedom.” Her gaze darkened as she turned to Ethan. “Thanks for giving me a little break every day.”
Ethan knew that look in her eyes all too well. Years ago, she had looked at him the same way when she left.
Ethan explained, “I didn’t mean Aria can’t take you out. She still has her experiments. I just didn’t want to waste her time.”
Aria chimed in, I’ve still got half an hour.”
Margery looked at Ethan. “I’d like to talk to her alone. Would that be alright?”
Ethan was about to say no, but paused when he saw how empty her eyes looked.
“Let them.” Flynt’s voice suddenly came from the doorway. “The whole place is under our control. They can’t do anything.”
Ethan finally gave in and gently set Margery in the wheelchair. After they left, his face tightened. “I already lost her once. I’m not letting it happen again.”
“They won’t get far.” Flynt’s smirk widened. “Besides, weren’t you already planning to experiment on Margery?”
Ethan shot him a wry look. “You’re well informed. I thought all your attention was on Aria.”
Flynt asked, “What are the odds of success?”
Ethan said, “Given Margery’s current frail state, I’d say there’s a seventy percent chance of success.”
Flynt asked, “What if we do it on Aria?”