Chapter 632
Chapter 632
“Gene-editing weaponization research-isn’t that what it’s called?” Aria raised an eyebrow.
Laura said, “It’s called gene editing-nothing more!”
Aria thought, ‘Weaponized gene-editing research is illegal, but some human gene-editing experiments remain lawful. Did Flynt deceive them? Or did he deliberately deceive me and lure me here?’
Luna, standing nearby, chimed in, “It is gene editing. That’s what the job posting said.”
She thought, I wouldn’t have come if it wasn’t legitimate.’
Aria turned to Luna and asked, “How many labs have you been to?”
Luna replied, “They just assigned me to a regular lab to screen samples.”
Aria said firmly, “You still lack experience. Visit a few more labs to gain experience, and keep daily records of the experimental procedures.”
Luna was confused. She asked, “Are you assigning me tasks?”
Aria said, “You’re my assistant. Shouldn’t I assign you tasks?”
Luna pouted. “I don’t want to work with those people.”
Aria gestured for her to come over, and Luna reluctantly shuffled over. She muttered, “What is it?”
Aria said in a low voice, “We’re on the same side now. If you want to get out of here, you’ll have to do as I say. Record every detail of their experiments-the procedures, equipment, and materials. Nothing gets left out.”
Luna stiffened, leaned in, and whispered nervously, “Can you get us out of here?”
Aria whispered, “Just do as I say. If I manage to get out of here, I’ll take you with me.”
Luna said, “Got it! I’ll do my absolute best.”
Fueled by this newfound motivation, Luna was brimming with enthusiasm.
As they walked, Ethan glanced at Flynt, who was watching the surveillance feed, and asked, “So, can you hear what they’re saying?”
“Can’t hear them, but I can guess,” Flynt replied.
Flynt was watching his phone screen when, all at once, Aria in the feed looked directly at him and showed a mocking smile. Flynt smirked, and his finger swiped across the screen.
Flynt and Aria took the elevator up to the penthouse level. Ethan fished his key from his pocket and unlocked the door.
In the living room, Margery sat on the sofa, her gaunt face thoughtful as she gazed at the antique pocket watch in her hands. She didn’t even glance up at the sound of the door opening.
Ethan tiptoed closer and said in a soft voice, “Margery, didn’t you want to see Flynt? I’ve brought him to you.”
Margery finally glanced up at Flynt and said, “You’ve kidnapped someone again? Still a Huthailian?”
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Flynt’s gaze shifted to the floor-to-ceiling window, where he could just barely make out the scene below.
Ethan spoke first, “Margery, this doesn’t concern you. Just stay out of it.”
Margery’s face darkened as she fixed Flynt with a cold stare. “Are you going to follow in your uncle’s footsteps too?”
“I’m not like Uncle,” Flynt said calmly. “She’s free to leave. Margery, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.”
“Don’t call me so closely,” Margery said sullenly.
Flynt stopped at the door and looked back at her. “Margery, you should thank Uncle. If it weren’t for him, you’d be as good as dead when Arressto caught you.”
Margery looked up, her eyes full of mockery and her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Oh yes, I should really thank you guys for locking me in this cage time and time again.”
Without another word, Flynt pulled the door shut behind him and left.
Ethan reached out to hold Margery’s hand, but she dodged in disgust.
Ethan tightened his grip on her wrist. “Margery, if you’d just behave, I wouldn’t have to keep you confined. Can’t we just live a peaceful, stable life together?”
Ethan leaned in for a kiss, but Margery jerked her head away and said, “Get lost.”
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