Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 432: A Bomb in the Laboratory

In a secret surveillance room somewhere, Lily was handcuffed, surrounded by white walls so seamless even the

gaps between the doors and walls were white. She trembled, overwhelmed by fear. After Jared had knocked her

unconscious, she awoke to find herself confined here, too terrified to resist. Could it be that the viruses she was

researching had been discovered? Was she facing the death penalty? No, that couldn't be happening...

As these thoughts raced through her mind, the sound of the door lock opening snapped her back to reality. She

jerked her head up, eyes wide with tension, and watched the door. Soon after, a figure clad in a black trench coat

entered. It was Mr. White, who coldly threw a key towards her-the key to her handcuffs.

"Mr. White, what exactly is happening? Where is this place? Do | still need to return to the lab?" Lily asked, just

before Mr. White slapped her across the face, knocking her from the chair to the floor, her mouth bleeding from

the impact, nearly fainting.

"Fool, who told you to collaborate with Vivienne on your own!" Mr. White barked.

This time, there was no disguise in her voice. Her identity exposed, Lily could only operate under strict

supervision from now on; disguises were unnecessary. Lily was stunned-Mr. White was a woman?

Mr. White removed her hat, revealing Elsa's familiar face, which she hadn't had tto change. "Tell me, where

is Crimson Silk?"

Lily, slowly regaining her composure, was shocked. "You're Tina's sister!"

Mr. White glanced at her dismissively. "Answer my question."

Lily swallowed hard, afraid to ask more. "I... | don't know. Vivienne didn't giveCrimson Silk. She said she

would hand it toat a critical moment to pass on to Tina, but she hasn't yet."

Mr. White ground her molars in frustration. She had thought she would find Crimson Silk this time, but Vivienne

had hidden it well. Their dealings weren't new; they often transferred goods required by GTO through Vivienne,

who she had thought operated alone. Yet, behind Vivienne, there was an organization capable of acquiring

Crimson Silk.

Over the years, GTO had never fully developed Crimson Silk; the initial data collected by Natalie had been

mostly destroyed, halting further research. Now that Crimson Silk had resurfaced, GTO was desperate to acquire

it. She looked down at Lily and slowly extended her hand. Confused, Lily hesitated for a few seconds before

placing her hand in hers.

Mr. White abruptly pulled her, nearly dislocating Lily's arm, then gripped her throat. "Lily, do you know why |

spared your life?"

Lily shuddered, staring into the gentle face that now instilled pure terror. "I... I don't know."

Mr. White's fingers tightened around Lily's neck. "I value your medical expertise. If you cannot produce the

Crimson Silk | need within a month, your life becomes worthless!"

Lily shivered profoundly, feeling as though she was bargaining with a tiger, a single misstep away from doom. "I

will figure it out, I must..."

A nauseating smell wafted up; drip, drip, drip... Mr. White, disgusted, threw Lily out.

"TCL, you can't go back now," said Mr. White as he wiped his hands disdainfully and turned to leave. "Someone

from your lab will take you there. Remember, you only have one month."

Lily collapsed alone in a puddle of charred liquid, shedding tears of regret.

She couldn't even begin to describe how much she regretted her actions. Had she known Tina was Spectre, she

never would have provoked her. Perhaps she wouldn't have ended up a prisoner under others. Now, she couldn't

even return to the TCL lab.

TCL lab.

Jared brought Tina inside.

"Mr. Daryl," said Timmy, the research assistant, approaching them. "The director isn't here and won't let us into

his lab."

Jared nodded. "Carry on with your work."

Timmy didn't say any more, casting a surprised glance at the hat-wearing woman behind Jared.

Such a beautiful woman!

But no one dared to look twice at the company Mr. Daryl brought.

Timmy, valuing his life, averted his gaze.

At Lily's office door, Jared found the lock had been changed. He pulled out a magnetic card, swiped it, and the

door unlocked with a beep.

"Uncle, you're quite skilled," Tina teased.

Jared pocketed the card. "Always be prepared when you're out."

Tina remarked, "X agency's essential skills include slipping through doors and picking locks!"

Hayden added, "Of course, that includes brawling, eating, drinking... having fun."

Nathan protested, "No, we're a serious organization!"

Jared pushed the door slightly ajar, suddenly noticing a thin fishing line under it. If not carefully observed, the

door's opening would have triggered an explosion. Tina's eyes narrowed. "Quick action."

It seemed they had just taken Lily away when the bomb was set.

"Timmy, evacuate all lab personnel except for the vital documents. Leave everything else," Jared ordered.

In a crisis, Jared wasted no time.

Timmy didn't ask questions, immediately leading all personnel out of the lab.

Mr. Daryl's orders were absolute; no delays were allowed.

"Tina, you go first. I'll handle the bomb," Jared said, carefully controlling the doorknob.

A slight movement could trigger the bomb if it was a balance mechanism.

Tina raised an eyebrow. "Uncle, are you sure you can defuse it now?"

Jared took a deep breath. "I'll call Hayden."

"Did you forget about me?" Tina pulled out scissors from the lab, approaching Jared.

Her small frsqueezed through the crack, close enough that her nose almost touched Jared's cheek.

Suddenly, she smiled and planted a kiss on his face. "Don't let this happen again."

Jared's breath hitched, nearly losing control.

Inside the office, Tina followed the fishing line to the bomb.

Just as Jared suspected, it was a balance device. If the door opened even a centimeter more, it would detonate