Chapter 866

Clara stood just outside, holding her breath as she listened in. She'd seen the blood beneath the little girl earlier and assumed something horrible had happened to her. She'd even started thinking about scavenging some medicine, hoping that maybe, if she could, she'd help her escape later.

But now, it was clear: that sweet-faced Ling was faking it, playing the helpless victim to win sympathy-then turning on anyone who let down their guard.

The whole factory was in chaos, everyone on the hunt for Charles and Clara.

Clara hid out until almost dawn, her brows knit with worry as she searched the edges of the compound for a place to lay low. There was nowhere to go. Every hiding spot was either occupied or too risky.

Suddenly, she remembered someone mentioning that higher-ups would be patrolling soon.

She ducked into a shadowy corner and waited. Sure enough, a tall man in a mask came down the hallway, flanked by two others in identical masks.

man was led through a door, while the other two

met, they didn't need to speak— they

and slipped into their uniforms, then stationed themselves

about half an hour. When he finally came

steps, the man stopped suddenly and glanced back at them. Clara's heart jumped. Had they been found out? But he just looked at them for a

could feel cold sweat running down her back as they followed him, passing through layer after layer of security cameras, until they finally reached the

only the top brass

features sauntered over to the masked man, a teasing smile on


He nodded. "Yes."

do you want this time? Our boss has the perfect specimen right now, but the price...

finish, a side door swung open and a man

a relaxed smile. "Jules has been working with us for years. Money's nothing between friends.

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