Chapter 1975


    Estelle''s gaze sharpened as she questioned Ena, "Which floor is Lillian in charge of?"


    "The forty-ninth," Ena replied.


    The forty-ninth floor?


    Estelle looked up at the towering skyscraper, focusing on the forty-ninth level, her eyes narrowing


    thoughtfully.


    Back at the vi, Lambert was out.


    After taking a shower and slipping into cozy loungewear, Estelle sat on the balcony, staring across at


    the neighboring high-rise.


    What secrets did the forty-ninth floor hold?


    If Lillian hadn''t been used for experiments, why did she look that way?


    Estelle closed her eyes, her thoughts drifting to a previous mission with Jonathan. They had seen a


    simr scene in a basement room, where people, drained and pale, were held for experimentation with


    some kind of virus theb was researching.


    A virus?


    A sudden realization hit her, and her gaze once again snapped to the forty-ninth floor, turning icy with


    determination.


    "Knock, knock, knock!"


    Lambert entered, grinning, "Hi there!"


    Estelle was direct, "Spit it out, what do you want?"


    "Alvis has invited us over for lunch. Are you in?" Lambert asked.


    Estelle nodded, "Give me a moment to change."


    Surprised by her quick consent, Lambert raised an eyebrow, "You and Ms. Beverly getting along?"


    "Decent enough," Estelle replied.


    "Well, that''s nice!" Lambert chuckled. "I''ll wait for you downstairs."


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    Estelle changed into a casual white outfit and descended the stairs to find Lambert waiting. He looked


    up andplimented, "Looking stunning!"


    "You know sweet talk doesn''t work on me," Estelle responded coolly.


    Lambert shrugged, "Though I''ve said that to every girl, it was definitely sincere this time."


    Estelle raised an eyebrow, "Your sincerity isn''t worth much."


    Lambert fell silent.


    They drove to Jonathan''s vi, which was just a short ride past a lush greenwn. As they were about


    to get out of the car, Lambert nced at the nearby vi and mused, "What do you think Alvis is really


    here for?"


    "Hmm?" Estelle found his question odd and turned to look at him.


    A glint of mischief twinkled in Lambert''s eyes, "He ims to be interested in new energy, but I can''t


    shake the feeling that''s not his true agenda."


    Estelle replied evenly, "A man like Alvis doesn''t let his intentions show easily."


    Lambert frowned, "Still, he seems to have a beef with me. If it''s not over the new energy project, what


    could it be? Did I steal his girlfriend?"


    Confusion clouded Lambert''s face.


    Estelle remainedposed, "Perhaps you should think it over."


    Lambert sighed, "I could think for days and stille up nk."


    His list of ex-girlfriends was far too long.


    Upon entering, Sylvia stood up and came forward, greeting them with a warm smile, "Mr. Brennan,


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    The table was being set as they walked in, and Jonathan descended the stairs. His eyes softened as


    he saw Estelle.


    Sylvia smiled, "We''re all guests in Zion; it''s lovely to socialize and avoid feeling lonely."


    Jonathan''s cutlery clinked sharply against his te, a clear note of tension in the air.