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Inside the mansion, Curtis was fuming, so angry that he even threw the ashtray. But no one around him thought it was rude, because everyone was just as furious.

The three planes had returned and immediately reported what happened. Glenn and Curtis had personally gone to Jelasica to give their account and demand an international meeting.

After half a month of hassle, the meeting was held, but it wasn’t public. And the other leaders all denied the missile attack, saying their satellites hadn’t detected anything.

Curtis said, “They claim the geomagnetic storm affected it, and there’s no evidence on the cloud maps. But what about the dead whales near the surface? Are they fake?”

But no one agreed with the idea of taking action against the island. They couldn’t launch a large–scale attack. That would be seen as a provocation against other nations and a violation of peace. The situation was at a deadlock.

“Are we supposed to just let the flights disappear again?” Curtis sat in his chair, tugging at his uniform buttons, feeling suffocated with anger.

Glenn hadn’t slept for days, trying to find a technical breakthrough to get in touch with the people on the island. But there was still no word.

Glenn said, “Now we know for sure that the tech on the island is way beyond what we know. And the other countries are all supportive officially.

“Unless we find solid evidence, keeping this up will only make them more secretive, more cautious, and even put Quinlyn and the others in more danger. But we can negotiate internally.”

Curtis was taken aback. “What do you mean?” He was a fighter, not someone with Glenn’s negotiating mind.

Glenn continued, “The others in Jelasica are also interested in the island. After the meeting just now, I pointed out that if the tech isn’t in our hands, there’s no need to let it develop unchecked.

“Many people agreed. Which means, whatever happens on the island, or whatever secret moves we make, it’s all allowed.”

Upon hearing these words, Curtis slapped his thigh and exclaimed, “Yes! We don’t have to fly, we can go by sea. If we can’t use aircraft carriers, we’ll use something else. Our predecessors overcame tough conditions; why can’t we?”

out to contact the Hill family,

yacht ships set off, with weapons hidden below

are enough? I could buy a bigger one,” Antonio, the senior member of the Hill family, anxiously asked as he saw them off at the shore.

gave him a playful punch. “Relax. Even if we had another ship, we wouldn’t have enough people. Besides,

returning the punch to Curtis’s chest and gripping his shoulder firmly. “Remember, bring Edward and Quinlyn back safely. I want to make her my god–granddaughter. You

amusing but, for once, didn’t retort. As long as they came back safe and sound, that was all that mattered.

from the Wilson family were also there to bid

team that had flown in was still having nightmares and seeing

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attempts, Quinlyn finally created a second–generation stem cell drug, this time for

from a prominent businessman

years old, well–maintained except for his bluish lips, a sign of his congenital heart condition. He said, “I was born with a hole in my heart. Every doctor said I wouldn’t live past

vast wealth kept me alive long enough to meet you. Ms. Yates, you are my benefactor. This

the second version of the drug to create a stir, but she hadn’t anticipated that her guest would reveal his identity. He was an oil prince,

of curiosity. “Aren’t

any proof?” The man, with a turban wrapped around his head, leaned back in his chair with a casual demeanor, much like the many wealthy individuals here who

under any jurisdiction,” he continued calmly. “Our hands are clean of blood. We’ve merely used

those who were sacrificed… Well, the lower rungs of society should be honored to serve as the stepping stones for technological progress. It’s their privilege.”

for the first time that maybe she shouldn’t have developed the drug at all. Saving such a monster meant

will be to take you out of here. If you accept my employment,

pursed her lips and said, “I want

friends with me.”

this, the man furrowed his brow, weighing the worth of it all. After a long moment, he

want to see them

“Sure.”

others were locked up in the jungle behind the island, surrounded by fierce beasts. With their

the vehicle and entered the dimly lit cell, finding them

the air reeked of blood. It had been half a month, and their wounds

why are you here? They didn’t