"Okay." Ross sighed and stood up with raised hands. "I might not be able to help much. Still, if you
guys can rescue the queen and stop Fred, I promise no one will hold you responsible for forcing your
way into the embassy."
It was a massive commitment for Ross.
Alexander nodded. "We're counting on you then."
"That must be it!" Austin suddenly said as he thought of something.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtPuzzled, everyone else looked at him.
Austin cleared his throat and said, "I think I know what they are going to do tomorrow! It has to be the
R10 experiment!"
The others were shocked, and Alexander asked, “You just realized it?”
Although he did not mention it, it was evident Fred would conduct the R10 experiment tomorrow. Since
Fred only cared about R10, he must have directed all his workforce toward it.
Alexander did not expect Austin to realize it so late. The former said sympathetically, "You should get
more sleep. Lack of rest can affect your brain function, you know."
Austin was stunned for a moment. Upset, he said, "Are you saying my brain isn't functioning well?"
Mike was sitting closest to him. The former patted Austin's shoulder and sighed, saying, "I never
expected you to be slower than me."
Austin could only look at Mike deadpan.
Ross shook his head. "Aust, you've gotten more... you know."
Austin grew annoyed and said, "Come on, guys. How would I know what you guys were talking about?
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt could've been something else besides R10, right?"
He tried explaining himself, but the more he said, the less sense he made.
After ending the discussion, the others got up and left one after the other. They were prepared to
conclude the matter tomorrow. Austin stared after them and said, "Hey, I haven't finished talking yet.
Mike? Your Highness? Alex!"
Unfortunately, everyone ignored him. Soon, he was the only one remaining in the living room.
Frustrated, Austin exclaimed inwardly, 'What the hell, man?!'
Although Lily did not see Fred, she felt something was amiss. Over the past two days, the guards
looked tense and solemn, as if something important was about to happen.
Fred did not visit her, nor did Rhea. Lily also did not see Dominic.