Revenge After Death ( Michael Ford )

Chapter 646

In other words, Jimmy was just a figurehead with no real power.

It seemed like all the laboratory owners were figureheads. In reality, they were all monitored and managed by the higher-ups-even Daisy and Nancy were the same.

"Steven was asking Jimmy to get you out safely earlier. He almost beat Jimmy to death when Jimmy said he had no authority to do that. He would've been dead if it weren't for your timely call,' Zion said, resigned.

I looked at Steven. He seemed aggrieved when he snorted and said, "He deserved it."

I smiled and took his hand. 'You're right."

Steven seemed happy with how I agreed with him. He hugged me and refused to let me go, even flashing a smug smile at Joel and the others.

"What did you find out on your side, Stephany?' Zion asked.

"Basically, they're shipping the defects overseas to be openly priced and sold on the dark web. I checked their computers-most of the buyers on the dark web are pedophiles and have a fetish for Solancian men and women. They'd buy them back as their own toys," I said with a frown.

The police officers had brought away the two drivers who were still in the vehicle. Hopefully, they would be able to get something useful out of them.

"This is a massive organization. It's hard to even try to eradicate them," Zion said with a sigh, seemingly dejected

"But we have to try regardless. Otherwise, others might be in danger in the future. We'll have to do it-" he continued.

Inodded, agreeing with what Zion said.

"Let's head back and organize the evidence we've got, and then we can work with Jimmy to see if we can uncover more evidence," Eason said once again. "Even though Jimmy isn't a great guy, he should be genuine in wanting to take down Genome Society."

Jimmy still couldn't be sure what those experimental subjects were for as he had just taken over the laboratory. He needed time to observe and find out. As such, we could only wait.

"I'm worried about Maya staying there." I frowned, looking at Steven.

He remained silent. Never once was he moved by the fate of others. He only cared for me. He gripped my hands tightly.

"Jimmy promised to keep Maya safe. We can only take our chances for now. Eason sighed, feeling helpless I was pulled into Steven's embrace before I could say anything else. He said, "She'll be fine

"But she's "How could a young woman like her be fine at a place like that? What if Jimmy couldn't protect her?

"I've had her background checked-she's too perfect. A beautiful orphan with no family is exactly the kind of prey that Genome Society's henchmen would be interested in, Steven said, his voice gruff.

"And on top of that, despite being a beauty with an inferior status, she managed to remain untouched and passed through all examinations to become a sacrifice. Don't you think that's too much of a coincidence?" he asked.

An orphan with a perfect background was asking for a million dollars. Who was the money really for?

A typical woman wouldn't have had the mental capacity to ask for money after escaping from attempted murder and pursuit.

"She's not as simple as we thought.' Steven refused to let me go from his embrace.

I was taken aback. Indeed, I did consider the fact that Maya might be a pawn planted by the Rebels. But she

was just so beautiful that she sparked my protective instinct.

"I'm jealous, Stephie Steven harrumphed, indicating that he was upset

"Do you like her? You care for her so much it's affecting your judgment," he said, looking at me angrily.

I was amused by his questioning. 'I only like you. It seems to be my human instinct to want to protect her- just like how one would protect beautiful and vulnerable individuals of their own kind."

It seemed like being beautiful did have its advantages.

Steven was unrelentless. "I'll believe that you only like me if you kiss me now."

I looked around in shock at the others around me. They were also staring back in disbelief.

"How do you manage to see no one but your wife here, man? Are we all invisible to you?" Eason mumbled.

He truly admired the way Steven would only have eyes for me all the time.

"Let's go home. Let them deal with Jimmy for the remaining part, okay?" Steven asked hoarsely, as if pleading. 'Let's go home, Stephie. Ashton and Xan are waiting for us back home. I want to go home.' He really wanted to go home, even hoping that only the four of us could stay there.