Chapter 1517


    The man was courteous, and Lily could not find fault for his words.She would be deemed as


    unreasonable to barge into the ce with her men.


    Lily turned her head.


    "You guys stay here.I''ll be right back."


    "Ma''am!"


    The bodyguards were worried.


    "I’ll be fine," She said casually, held up her hand, and nced inwardly.


    ‘Even if it’s the lion’s den, I''m still going in!’ She walked in, and the gate closed behind her.


    The research institute looked deserted and eerie.


    ‘When Professor Thompson and I were around, the gate wouldn’t be closed during the daytime, and


    people woulde and go freely.Although I wouldn’t describe the ce as lively, there were


    activities.Now it’s just like an abandoned building."


    She craned her neck, took a nce, and walked toward the building.


    The moment she entered, she saw Rhea in her white coat, one hand in her pocket and another


    pointing at something on a document, whispering to someone beside her.


    Only when the person nodded and left did she look up at Lily.She smiled.


    "You''re here again? Did you leave something important in theb? Or you can’t bear to leave this ce


    and want to rejoin us?"


    "If I return, would you let me take your ce?"


    Lily nced sideways at Rhea and said ndly.


    Rheaughed.


    "What are you talking about? This isn’t a pce— we’re not vying for the throne.Can’t we work


    together? We were colleagues, weren’t we? Also, I’m a big fan of yours, Mrs.Russell."


    "Since we were colleagues, you don’t mind if I take something I’ve left behind, do you?"


    Lily looked at her and asked.


    "Hey, I don’t own the research institute.If you would like to take something, go ahead.Why would I mind


    it?"


    Rhea stepped aside to show that she would not get in the way.


    Lily threw her a deep gaze and walked inward.


    "Anyway, what important thing have you left behind? Can I be of any help?"


    Rhea stood where she was and asked again.


    "I’m afraid I don’t need help.I only left some personal items behind.If you’re worried, you cane with


    me."


    Rheaughed nonchntly.


    "Of course not! There’s nothing to worry about.Even if secrets exist in theboratory, you would know


    about them better than I do.Why would I be worried? It was wrong for me to stop youst time.I hope


    N?velDrama.Org is the owner.


    you don’t take it to heart," Rhea chuckled.


    Lily raised her eyebrow to indicate that she did not mind and turned to walk inward.


    Rhea stood where she was and did not tag along.


    However, despite the smile on her face, there was no joy in her eyes.


    Lily had no idea why Rhea would let her roam in the building without anyone following her.


    Of course, she knew there were surveince cameras everywhere.


    At the same time, she knew which ces were without them, like the restrooms.


    Lily did not believe Rhea would graciously let her search for what she wanted, as Rhea was convinced


    Lily was up to no good.


    Now, she could not bother with it.


    Since Rhea had given her a chance, she had to conduct a proper search.


    She wanted to know where Austin was held and theboratory''s other secrets.


    ‘Also...who’s hiding in that mysterious top floor?’ After making a trip to the restroom, she walked along


    the corridor and stopped in front of a room.


    There was hardly anyone in the corridor as if she was the only person in this vast and empty building.