Chapter 1980


    Estelle set her empty ss down on the coffee table with a clink and turned to Lambert, "We''ve


    Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g


    overstayed our wee, it''s time we head out!"


    Lambert, seeing Estelle unharmed, realized he might have been overly concerned. The truth was, he


    hadn''t slept well the night before, which probably ounted for dozing off.


    He stood up, his demeanor once again that of a charming gentleman, "Please extend my gratitude to


    Mr. Alvis for his hospitality, and tell him we''ve taken our leave, Ms. Beverly."


    Sylvia, with a lightugh and nod, responded, "You''re always wee here, Mr. Brennan. Don''t be a


    stranger."


    Lambert smiled gently at Estelle, "Shall we?"


    On the drive back, Lambert continued to check on Estelle, "Feeling alright?"


    "Hm?" Estelle looked at him, puzzled.


    Lambert just shrugged, not borating or pressing further. Perhaps it really was nothing.


    That Night


    It was the wee hours of the morning, but the Party AT Midnight was in full swing. The club was alive


    with energy, showing no signs of slowing down.


    On the 49th Floor


    The guard saluted respectfully as Winston stepped out of the elevator.


    Winston nodded, "It''s Christmas, why don’t you join the Party AT Midnight? I''ll just check in here; no


    need for interruptions."


    The guard replied, "Thank you, Mr. Winston, but Mr. Raiden''s orders are clear: no leaving the post


    during the night shift."


    Winston didn''t press the issue and made his way to theb door.


    Theb required fingerprint recognition, and once Winston had gained ess, the guard turned his


    gaze away.


    Inside, theb was vast, filled with high-tech equipment. Two researchers, collecting samples, paused


    to greet Winston.


    Winston asked a couple of cursory questions before proceeding to the virus storage room.


    The virus samples were kept in a refrigerated cab, each vial housing a different strain.


    The cab required a dual-authentication of retinal and fingerprint scans.


    Winston returned to the mainb area, where a naked many on a bed. The data indicated it was the


    second day of experimentation. The man''s skin was marked with various lesions, some areas


    beginning to necrotize.


    As the researchers examined the subject and recorded data, preparing to move him back to the


    containment unit, Winston inquired, "How’s it going?"


    Winston frowned, "I heard someone got out today and was found out by Mr. Huff''s staff. It almost got to


    Mr. Raiden. What happened?"


    Winston nodded, "Fortunately, no harm done. I’ll keep Professor Bill''s secret for now."


    The researchers visibly rxed. New chаpter av?ble on Drаmanоvels.cом


    "And which virus did the maid contract?" Winston asked.


    "The S1005 strain," replied the curly-haired researcher.


    "Show me," Winstonmanded.