Chapter 849

Charles’replied almost instantly, “Yes.”

Brittany’s heart skipped a beat.

“What about the kids? What happened to them in the end?”

She faintly remembered that on that ship years ago, most of them were under twelve, with the youngest still in swaddling clothes.

Charles didn’t answer directly but said instead, “The institute was reported for conducting live experiments.”

The implication was clear- none of the outcomes were good.

Brittany felt her knees weaken. “Can you look someone up for me? Joie.”

She and Isaac had escaped that ship, but Joie hadn’t. How did she survive what was basically hell on earth in that institute?

“Sure.”

After hanging up, Brittany gazed into the mirror, her reflection ghostly pale. She patted her cheeks gently, trying to bring some color back to her face.

Stepping out of the restroom, she met Isaac’s concerned gaze.

“You look awful. Are you feeling unwell?”

Brittany shook her head.

Isaac, not reassured, suggested they head to the hospital, but she stopped him. “No need for a hospital. I just need some rest.”

the couch, fixing her a cup of warm honey

“Okay.”

leaning into Isaac’s embrace,

notably absent from

Bri?” Grace looked around in surprise, not finding

from a trip and wasn’t feeling well.

You take it back to her,” Grace said, her

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to fathom what made Brittany so special to

“Alright.”

instructed the help to prepare something and poured Isaac a cup of

was one Leda’s family had practically begged to attend; Grace

been rebuffed by Isaac, now set her sights on Marcel. Seizing the moment

“Marcel, darling.”

distaste, “What do

for Joie,

do you despise me so?”

simply not interested in you,” Marcel scoffed.

goods.”

You’re nothing but a bastard child. If it

mention of his parentage, his gaze turning icy

Joie was undaunted.

to fear from a man who

you a favor showing interest. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you,” Joie dropped her facade completely. “What’s so

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