Lynn’s complexion shifted, an instinctive move as he held his breath and widened his eyes
at Lambert.
Evelyn also jumped, a worried look in her eyes, but she didn’t rise to intervene.
Lynn took a discreet breath, a hint of panic in his muted voice, “What exactly do you want
to know?”
“What drug did Raiden use on Rella?” Lambert asked, “How is she now?”
“A new kind of drug that plunges a person into the depths of their painful memories until
brain death!” Lynn
could see Lambert was a tough cookie and wisely chose to spill the beans.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLambert immediately pressed, “And Rella? How is she holding up?”
“On an ordinary person, the journey from agony to the end usually takes three days. Rella
seems like she’s got
some fight in her, strong will and all, so maybe she’s got a bit more time. That’s why the
big shots chose her for
their trials,” Lynn explained. “But at most five days, and she’ll be a goner, never to wake
again!”
Evelyn shrieked, “Will she really die?”
“She won’t technically die, but live an eternal life in agony, shipped off to the eleventh
sublevel for even deeper brain experiments!” Lynn said. Lambert cursed, “Raiden, that
bastard, what’s he need this drug for?” Lynn remained silent. Lambert’s gaze turned dark
as he stared Lynn down, “Listen, you find a way to cut Rella’s dose!” Lynn shook his head
immediately. “I’m just a pharmacist. It’s Professor Jackson running the show on Rella’s
trial. I’ve got no clearance for the lab.”
“But you handle the drugs, don’t you?” Lambert said, ice in his stare.
Lynn, panicked, replied, “If I tamper with the drugs, they’ll find out quick, and then they’ll
kill me!”
Suddenly, Evelyn spoke up, “Lynn, this is murder we’re talking about. Don’t keep making
the wrong choices. If
there’s a chance to turn back, take it!”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLynn’s face showed self-mockery, “No, once you’re in Zion, there’s no turning back.”
Lynn said, “Sorry, I really can’t help you!”
Lynn’s face changed color, his tone angry, “Evelyn, you can’t do this. They’ve been good
to you, how can you
have no conscience?”
Lynn’s eyes reddened as he stared at Evelyn. “Why are you forcing me like this for a
stranger?”
Lynn looked down, his face a portrait of torment.
“Don’t!” Lynn shook his head in panic, “Don’t call them. I’ll listen to you!”
Lynn said, “I can’t stop the drug. I can only dilute it. If you want to save her, do it fast; she
doesn’t have much
time left!”
Lynn nodded, stood up, and said, “I’m off then, but trust me, I won’t go back on my word.”
Evelyn, teary-eyed, watched his retreating figure, unable to help herself from following.