Upon hearing that, the bodyguards hesitated. After all, that scenario did seem a little off. However, if they did not keep an eye on


    him and he managed to escape, it would surely be difficult to exin it to Sheena.


    Elijah smirked and continued, “All the windows in this mansion’s bathrooms were sealed to prevent unforeseen incidents. If you


    don’t believe me, you can check.”


    As he spoke, he walked into the bathroom. In front of the bodyguards, he tested the window. The bodyguards tried to open the


    window themselves, confirming it was indeed sealed. They inspected the entire bathroom but found nothing suspicious except


    for a small venttion duct in the ceiling, but the duct was too small to amodate an adult male.


    Seeing that they were somewhat persuaded, Elijah added, “My stomach is not feeling well, and | might take about fifteen


    minutes. Please wait for a moment.”


    The bodyguards agreed. “You have fifteen minutes. If you don’te out by then, we’ll barge in no matter what you’re doing.”


    Elijah nodded, and the bodyguards left, standing guard at the door. Then, he locked the door behind them, quickly climbed onto


    the sink, and opened the venttion duct on the ceiling.


    The venttion duct had actually been designed with an emergency escape route in mind. From the outside, it appeared small,


    but when opened, it revealed a hidden mechanism that was attached to the iron mesh, not easily noticeable. Inside were two


    paths, one leading to the mansion’s rooftop and the other to the back door.


    Upon entering the Freeman mansion, Elijah heard the unusual bird calls from Lionel. Since the sound came from above, he


    chose the route to the rooftop. Although the duct could amodate him, it was a tight fit. With his height, he had to bend his


    knees and move forward, sweating profusely and feeling the strain on his injured waist.


    Nheless, Elijah only had fifteen minutes, so he endured the pain and sped up.


    Opening the rooftop venttion, Lionel, who was hiding in the shadows, rushed over to assist him. Lionel found it strange when


    he saw Elijah covered in cold sweat, trembling hands, and visibly exhausted after only a short climb.


    “Mr. Freeman, you don’t look so good. Even if your waist injury isn’t fully healed, you shouldn''t be this exhausted, right?”


    “| was injected with a modified version of the 023 serum.”


    “What?” Lionel’s heart skipped a beat. “Ms. Sheena administered it to you? She’s so... ruthless.


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    Elijah remained silent, his eyes revealing aplicated expression. Though Sheena had not disclosed the name of the drug,


    Elijah had used a 023 serum before while dealing with prisoners of war. However, the one Sheena injected him with was a


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    Lionel was visibly agitated. “Mr. Freeman, now that you’re out, let''s go! Don’t endure this nonsense under her anymore. The guys


    are all outside, just waiting for yourmand.”


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    Elijah appeared determined, saying, “She has secrets, and they’re possibly rted to the Freeman family. I''m staying by her side


    to gather clues. Time is running out, so let me get straight to the point.”


    Lionel nodded.


    Elijah continued, recounting his suspicions to Lionel. “Contact Jonah. | suspect Sheena might have connections with the four


    major families in Svelton. Given Colin and Howard’s attention to her, we can rule out the Lawson and Upton families. The


    Jenkins family is impossible. So, focus on investigating the Nicholls family. Report any girls who went missing or disappeared six


    years ago and share a timeline with Sheena.”


    “Got it, Mr. Freeman.” Then, he recalled something and asked, “What about Mr. Wilfred’s im that Ms. Sheena killed Old Man


    Freeman? Do you believe it?”


    Elijah’s eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of danger flickered in his eyes.