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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
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1820
โI havenโt used the drugs on you because I know their side effects. I know I canโt fully utilize those under the drugโs influence. You should be happy I still have use for you and havenโt used them on you. Otherwiseโฆโ The little man paused and did not elaborate further.Mike was still trying to digest his words. โAre you saying I might lose my self-awareness and be unable to help you? In other words, I would become a puppet?โโWait. Isnโt it better to manipulate me if I lose my self-awareness?โMike could not comprehend what he was saying, and when he wanted to ask further, the man interrupted him, โEnough. Do not try to probe. My patience has its limits! Iโve told you before. The only way to get your son back is to cooperate!Once the experiment succeeds and the organization achieves its plan, I will immediately return your son to you.โThe man slowly propped himself up with one hand and looked at Mike, arms akimbo. โMike, you should look forward to our planโs success more than a
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1821
It was a sunny day, but Anastasia paced around and kneaded her hands anxiously with a heavy heart.Although she trusted Lily, it was almost noon, and she had not arrived yet. Anastasia had no idea what was happening because Lily had not answered her phone. Anastasia wondered if her father could wake up.At this juncture, someone knocked on the door. Anastasia was so nervous that she nearly jumped and asked reflexively. โWho is it?โโMiss Rollins?โ I was the voice of a servant.Anastasia heaved a sigh of relief and glanced at her father, who was still unconscious on the bed. Then she turned around, opened the door, and looked at the servant. โWhatโs the matter?โThe servant hesitated before asking, โMiss Rollins, the phone downstairs has been ringing nonstop since we plugged it in. Would you like to answer it?โThey would unplug the landline phone every day between 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., and only those closest to them could reach Anastasiaโs mobile phone. That was because Anastasia wa
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1822
Alexander was not surprised by Anastasiaโs disappointed look because Lily had told her she would come. He knew the young lady could barely cope any longer when she faced so much pressure.โIsnโt Lily coming? Didnโt she promise she would surely come this morning? Itโs almost noonโฆโ Anastasia glanced at the clock on the wall, then said, โShe hasnโt answered my calls. Did something happen?โ โLily is a trustworthy person. She wouldn't break her promise since she discovered I got poisoned and restored my health. Even if Lily admits she canโt cure dad, I wonโt blame her. However, since she promised me, I should believe her.โAlexander said casually, โSomething came up, so she canโt come. But donโt worry. She has developed a cure for your father and asked me to bring it over.โโWhat happened? Is it something serious? Where is she? Is she in any danger?โ Anastasia asked anxiously.The slight doubt she had just now had disappeared. She even blamed herself for doubting Lily, thinking she s
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1823
โThe toxin within his body caused that,โ Alexander said, โHe looks no different than an ordinary patient on the surface, but the harm could be long-lasting.โIn other words, Cameronโs body was using up its stored energy, fat, muscles, and blood, and he would die upon total depletion.Of course, that was what Lily told Alexander. As she was rushing, Lily seemed to have said whatever came haphazardly to her mind. Still, Alexander had such a vital comprehension skill that he roughly understood what she was saying after digesting it.Although he did know much about herbal medicine, he knew its fundamental principles.โThen what should we do?โ What he said alarmed Anastasia. She could hardly contain her emotions and grabbed his sleeve. โPlease save my father. I canโt let anything happen to him!โShe was fighting back her tears.As her mother died early, her father was the one who raised her. Although he had not spent much time with her, she knew he loved her. Anastasia used to think h
Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1824
โOh, noโฆโ Anxious and sad, Anastasia looked over her shoulder at Alexander.โTry dissolving it in some water,โ Alexander said after some thought.Anastasia caught on and hastily got up to fill a glass of water at the dispenser. She put the pill inside, then saw the brown color diffuse as the pill slowly dissolved.โIt wouldnโt affect the pill's potency, would it?โ Anastasia asked hesitantly, worrying the slightest mistake would weaken the medicine and stall her fatherโs recovery.Alexander did not answer and looked pensive.After not receiving a response from Alexander, Anastasia dared not continue feeding her father the pill. She called out to him, โAlex?โAlexander caught himself. โHold on. Let me make a call.โHe turned around and called Lily on his phone.The truth was that Anastasia had made him think twice. After all, he had not considered whether or not it would make a difference if the pill got dissolved before consumption.He understood the effect would be about the s
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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
