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Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1812
Lily thought nothing more of it, lowered her head, and began reading the date. She flipped through the pages and discovered the same problem she faced with the experiment.One must naturally subdue the scent to maximize the drugโs potency. Also, to let the latter emit its natural aromas, the potency would not be optimum. The biggest problem was the intention to combine the two perfectly.Lily could not understand why they insisted on such perfection, as not being perfect was the norm, and true perfection was an imperfection that came with defects.Not to mention that the earlier research was intended to cure people. The patients would accept if the scent of the spices were milder, and there was no need to get rid of the herbal smell completely.When she later discovered that the researchโs goal was not to develop a medicine but poison, she understood the organization was not trying to alleviate othersโ suffering. Instead, it was to put people under the drugโs influence unknowingly.
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1813
Mike was puzzled and did not know why the worker was so hostile. He cleared his throat again, putting on airs. He asked, โIs the data complete?โโArenโt they all there?โ The woman bluntly answered him with a question instead.Mike was baffled.โMrs. Russell says the data files arenโt complete. Can you check if anything is missing?โ Mike asked, then tried to pressure her, โYou should know the importance of the experiment. For Mrs. Russell to fully take over the project, we must compile all available data.โThe worker looked at Mike casually, then at Lily, seemingly directing her words to Lily. โThe data files are complete. I donโt blame her if she doesnโt get it.โIn other words, the woman blamed Lily for finding fault with the data and that she was the one who failed to comprehend them.โYouโฆโ Mike was upset that the woman openly defied his instructions.Nonchalant, Lily raised her hand slightly. โSince youโre so certain the data is complete, I know why you kept failing. You hav
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1814
However, no one within the organization except the โbossโ and the top leader knew each otherโs identity and background, including Mike and Rhea.Seeing the worker behaving poorly toward Lily gave Mike a strange feeling. He did not know who the woman was as he could not get a good look at her face.Still, he knew the standoff was not good, so he stepped forward and said, โMrs. Russell isnโt ordering you, but the boss says Mrs. Russell can use anything here at her discretion. Since she asks you to put it down, please do so.โโWhy should I?โ The woman showed Mike no respect and let out a throaty, gurgling laugh. โIโm carrying my experimentโs result. If sheโs so capable, she can do it herself. Didnโt she just claim she could succeed without our data?โ โSince itโs part of the experiment, it belongs here.โ Lily raised her brows. โWhy? Are you scared?โโItโs useless to try to goad me.โ The worker turned away. โI donโt wish to waste my time on you guys!โLily stared at the womanโs back
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1815
The office was unusually tranquil. One might think no one was around if someone was not standing there. The woman stood there with one hand clenched at her side while holding a fist close to her chest. She remained silent as she knitted her brow.Neither she nor the person before her said a word. He glared at her through the mask as if he could nail her to the wall with his gaze.โSirโฆโ When the woman spoke, she was interrupted by a crash and quickly stopped.A glass shattered before her, and some shards landed on her feet. She would have gotten cut if she had not been wearing her shoes. The woman stood there without even attempting to dodge while letting the man vent his anger.โHave I given you too much freedom to make you so bold?! Are you not listening to what I say, Rhea Moore?โ He called out her name through clench tenth. She straightened her back, lowered her head, and looked at the shards on the floor as she said blandly, โNo, sir.โโNo?โ The man hurled another glass tha
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1816
Rhea held her fingers together, then slowly loosened them as she walked over and reached out her hand. As she gradually parted her fingers and revealed a small translucent bottle lying in her palm, the man suddenly hesitated.Without a word, Rhea simply held out her hand and looked at him, curling the corner of her lips.The man retracted his hand, crossed his arms, and narrowed his eyes at her. โOpen it!โThe man looked even more insignificant, crossing his arms like this with his stature. Yet he absurdly wanted to put on an authoritative appearance.Rhea did not object and twisted the cap. There was a slight popping sound as the bottle opened. Soon after, a delicate, sweet-smelling scent slowly drifted and filled the air.The man frowned and freed his crossed arms, taking out a handkerchief to cover his nose and mouth. โWho told you to hold it so close to me? Move it away a bit!โThe handkerchief muffled his voice, and there was a trace of panic in his eyes.โSir, the beauty o
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1817
At this juncture, there were three knocks on the door. The two froze, then exchanged a look. The man said, โUse the back door.โHe cocked his head to indicate the direction behind him. As Rhea hurried past him, she heard his deep voice, โWait!โShe halted and heard him say, โLeave it!โ while tapping his finger at the desk.Rhea hesitated, then obediently put the bottle on the desk. Then she hurried away after looking at it intensely.The man was odd and inconsistent, and his size made it easy for one to overcome him. However, Rhea did not do so, nor did Mike. They dared not do anything not because they feared him but because they dreaded the power and organization behind him.He was not alone and was not the top leader at the same time. They could not uncover what secrets he was hiding and dared not find out about them.As for Rhea, all she ever wanted was to create something that could astonish the world. Soon, she disappeared behind the man.The man tilted his head, ensured Rh
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1818
Mike squinted at the bottle the man was studying, then let out a slight cough. โSirโฆโโYes?โ The man noticed Mikeโs hesitation and finally looked at him, puzzled.โAhemโฆโ After clearing his throat, Mike said, โLily said itโs a failed creation.โโI know.โ The translucent liquid sloshed inside the bottle as the man twirled it between his fingers. It seemed as mercurial as the little man who had unpredictable mood swings.โThenโฆโ Mike stopped and did not finish his sentence.The man chuckled aloud, raucous laughter sounding like iron scraping against the wall. โAre you asking why I insist on having this failed creation?โMike quirked his eyebrows in response.โItโs because I donโt believe in Lily at all.โ His gaze suddenly turned sharp as if it could see through everything. Even Mike felt a chill down his spine despite many trials and tribulations.โThis man is cunning like an unfathomable old fox. After dealing with him for so long, Iโve discovered he is unyielding and doesnโt ca
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1819
Mike looked away, lowered his gaze, and said blandly, โNo, sir.โThe little man did not care if Mike was lying or pretending. Then he revealed a pleased smile as if he had seen through everything. โI donโt f*cking care, Mike. Do you think someone like me would fear death? Still, I know you wonโt kill me because I have your son. You wonโt dare to kill me if he hasnโt returned to your side.โMike clenched his fists at his sides and tried to restrain himself, but his emotions surged when the man mentioned his son.He had a video call with his son a week ago and had told his men to intensify their search for nick. However, there had been no leads. Sometimes he even thought about the worst-case scenario and wondered if the organization had already killed Nick.Mike even suspected that what he saw during the video calls were AI imaging or pre-recordings created to manipulate him into cooperating with them.But during each video call, he thoughtfully made his son perform specific gesture
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Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 2452
Lily tilted her head up to fight back her tears, saying, โThereโs something I find strange.โโWhat is it?โ Mike asked after comforting his son.โInstead of detaining Prince Ross, Her Majesty has sent him back to Yudonia. If so, why couldnโt we reach him?โAfter some thought, Mike answered, โThere are two possibilities. Itโs probably due to poor signals, or he doesnโt want us to contact him.โThe two shared a look, knowing what each other was wondering.โWhy canโt we contact Ross? Is he planning something?โโฆThree days later, Lily inserted the last needle into the queenโs leg and looked up at her, saying, โYou should start feeling your legs tomorrow. Still, itโll take some time before you can stand.โSuddenly, Lily chuckled.โWhy are you laughing?โ Yasmin touched her legs. She had begun to regain sensation in her legs over the last two days. She then began to believe that she could get up. However, the queen was hesitant when the queen heard Lily chuckle.Lily shook her head
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 2451
Lily straightened up and said without resentment, โOf course, you wouldnโt.โโThatโsโฆ quite a pity,โ the queen murmured thoughtfully.โWell, thereโs a price to pay for everything. Thatโs how the world balances itself,โ Lily continued, โI canโt stop you if you must carry on with R10. Still, I wonโt witness whether or not it succeeds. I just wish the outcome isnโt something youโll regret.โLily smiled and turned to head out the door.Rick heard their conversation as he stood guard outside. After exchanging looks with Lily as she brushed past him, he entered the room and saw the needles in Yasminโs legs. โYour Majesty, those needlesโโThe queen waved dismissively. โItโs okay. Lily will remove them later.โEven so, Rick was wary. โYouโre being too careless, Your Majesty. What if that womanโโโShe wouldnโt,โ Yasmin interjected, shaking her head."Why do you trust her so much?" Rick asked despite himself. The queen fell silent. If Rick had not asked her that, she would not have rea
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 2450
Lily took out a cloth and unfolded it, revealing a row of silver needles inside. Yasmin was surprised she carried the needles with her.โTell me. What do you want?โ The queen took a deep breath to calm herself. She then reminded herself that she could always say no to Lilyโs request. Still, Yasmin was cautious about Lily trying to trick her.Lily casually said, "I left because Prince Ross wanted to help me. I hope you donโt punish him.""That's it?" Yasmin thought she had misheard Lily. 'Is she trying to talk terms with me just so that I won't punish my son?' she wondered in disbelief."Ross is my son. I won't harm him. Don't you think you've wasted an opportunity by making such a request?" The queen shook her head. "I wasnโt sure if youโd blame him, but he did rescue me once. If I don't do anything, it would be ungrateful of me," Lily said gently, "Also, didnโt you already lock him up?"Yasmin was puzzled. "No, I only sent him back to Yudonia. He kept trying to get me to sto
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 2449
"Three days," Lily replied.โThatโs it?!โ Yasmin was in disbelief. She thought Lily would try to buy some more time and suspected she would say the process would take several months or even years.โI havenโt felt my legs for over a decade. I wouldnโt mind waiting for three more days.โโAre you sure I can get up and walk in just three days?โ Yasmin pressed her legs hard but felt nothing. She would have treated her legs long ago if it were that easy.The queen had visited many famous doctors from various countries, but they could only stop her legs from getting weaker. However, Lily confidently told Yasmin that she could fix her legs so quickly.Yasmin wanted to believe it.After some consideration, Lily said, โI canโt guarantee that youโll walk as fast as you once could. After all, you havenโt used your legs for a long time, and your muscles have atrophied. Still, youโll recover slowly.โYasmin nodded repeatedly, thinking it was good enough. She never dreamed of walking as well a
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โBecause only our opinions matter." Lily thought of something and said, "Unless you choose to believe Rhea.""Iโฆ don't trust anyone." Yasminโs expression stiffened as she turned her wheelchair away."Your Majesty, I know you're dedicated to the experiment, but there are other things in life. Have you ever considered letting go of your burden to sightsee? Youโve done enough as a queen over the last few decades. Arenโt you tired of living a lonely life?โLily gently spoke as she gazed at Yasminโs back.The older woman caressed her knees with both hands and stared down at her legs, murmuring, โSightsee, huh? Iโve forgotten what thatโs like.โYasmin had not used her legs for many years. Initially, she could still stand up and sometimes took a few steps. However, she could no longer get to her feet.She had grown accustomed to sitting in a wheelchair, but she felt a pang of sorrow after hearing Lilyโs suggestion.Lily asked, โWhat if I can help you stand again? What if you can walk a
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 2447
"Yes, I returned not just for him but also for you," Lily said, "I'm sure you were anxious for my return, weren't you?"Yasmin scoffed dismissively. "Why would I be? I have my bargaining chip. Besides, did you honestly think I couldnโt bring you back?""Bargaining chip? Do you mean Nick?" Lily shook her head with a smile. "Don't forget that he's not my son. Do you think he'll be much of a bargaining chip to you if I choose to ignore him for my three children?"She did not wait for Yasmin to reply and continued, "Besides, Nick still has a father whoโs willing to die for him. If Mike decides to take drastic action against youโ Yes, you're a queen, and you don't care much about an insignificant businessman.โHowever, don't forget that his business spans worldwide. There's no guarantee what he might do. Who knows, he might spread information that can affect Your Majesty and Yudonia's reputation?""Youโฆ" The queen was exasperated but could not retort.Lily noticed it and casually said
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Rick could only remain silent at that moment.Yasmin then turned her wheelchair around and blandly said, โBring Lily over. Iโd like to see what excuses that sly woman can come up with.โ"Your Majesty?" Rick was puzzled. "You know she'll just lie to you. Why must youโ"Yasmin interjected, "I'd like to hear what she has to say."Rick had no choice but to leave and do as she said.As Lily was about to doze off, she heard noises from outside and opened her eyes. Immediately after, the door opened, and Rick appeared. He glared at her and spoke coldly, โHer Majesty wants to see you.โLily glanced at Rick calmly and stood up as if she had expected his appearance. On the other hand, Mike rose before her and headed out.However, Rick stopped him as he reached the door. โYou stay.โ"But we came together!" Mike glanced over his shoulder at Lily, signaling her to persuade the man. Rick added, "The queen doesnโt wish to see you. Just stay here!"Lily patted Mike's shoulder and said gentl
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 2445
Everyone was shocked when Lily returned to the embassy with Mike. One of the staff members quickly left to report the news to Queen Yasmin.Meanwhile, Lily saw people peering at her and Mike from the corner. Afterward, several guarded-looking men appeared. Lilt recognized them as the queenโs attendants. They brought Mike and Lily inside and then gave the duo a thorough search.The men only relaxed after finding nothing suspicious about the duo. Even so, Lily could not see the queen as the men told her to wait in an innermost room instead.After returning to the embassy, Lily felt a sense of strange familiarity. Although she knew the place well, her mindset had changed.She previously hated the embassy and simply wanted to escape. However, she had returned with a critical mission. Not only did she have to complete it, but she also needed to leave the place in one piece.While she was calm, Mike was somewhat anxious. He clasped his hands on his knees and glanced around as he sat dow
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 2444
"I promise I'll do anything you want, okay?" Mike begged. He was desperate to see his son, so he decided to follow Lily when she insisted on returning to the embassy.Mike continued, โIf any of you go with her, they might stop or suspect you. They wonโt do that to me. Itโs natural for me to want to see and rescue my son. Iโm the best candidate because it makes sense for me to sacrifice myself for him.โAfter a short silence, Lily said, โYouโre right.โ She then looked at Alexander, who pondered before slowly raising his head and saying, โMe too.โDominic tapped the table. "So do I."Cameron thought for a moment before saying, "I've no objections."Seeing this, Austin spread his arms and said, "Since you all agree, what else can I say? Let's do it!"It did not matter whether or not he agreed, but he just wanted to support Mike. The latter nodded and became emotional, saying, โThanks, you guys!โ"Why are you thanking us? Just be careful, and donโt be rash like you promised," Aust
