Chapter 279

Chapter 279

Lea turned around and touched Alfred’s face. She smiled. Tll have plenty of time to catch up onsleep soon.”

After a brief moment of eye contact, Alfred understood her meaning.

“Be good and get some rest. His face muzzled her temple. His voice was low and enticing, filledwith a bewitching charm.

Lea’s mind was already extremely overworked. She had just performed a very difficult surgery notlong ago and handled so many other things she didn’t rest, her body would collapse.

“Alright.” She looked closely at Alfred’s eyes, noticing the redness and the bloodshot appearance.He was exhausted too. He must have been bus with work again.

Alfred had never discussed his work in detail, and since the assassination attempt in VaporleonCity, she knew his base was overseas,

Whether he kept it secret out of necessity or simply didn’t want to share, she didn’t mind.

She said, “You should get some good rest too.”

more intense.

Alfred’s gaze grew more

Lea stuffed the printed materials into a drawer,

r, and they left the lab together, heading to her dorm.

The dorm, which doubled as an office, was tidy and cozy, like a small home.

After washing up. Lea emerged from the bathroom to replace Alfred lying on the bed. His long legsalmost hung off the end, exuding a seductive

charm

She walked over, tossed the towel she used to dry her hair onto the bedpost, and straddled hiswaist.

“Lea” Water droplets from her wet hair fell onto Alfred’s chest, making his voice hoarse.

“Be good and get some… Before he could finish the word “sleep. Les bent down and stopped himwith a kiss.

An hour later, Lea lay in Alfred’s arms, tracing the lines on his palm as if observing a beautifullandscape.

She felt weak all over, and her voice was soft. “Milton came to see me last night and offered hishelp. I refused. Mentioning Milton made her expression turn cold briefly before becoming gentleagain.

Not waiting for Alfred to respond, she continued, “I have you, and that’s enough. I don’t needanyone else’s help.”

Alfred raised an eyebrow.

explained her plan

Lea rolled over, resting on his chest. “So, I need your help. She then expl

The contented Alfred lifted her delicate chin. It was indeed difficult to refuse in such a moment andsetting. “Miss Berry, you really have me completely wrapped around your finger.”

Lea smiled softly, her fingertips tracing the bridge of his nose. “Don’t worry, I wouldn’t let anythinghappen to myself, I can’t bear to lose you.”

Alfred gazed at her

or for a moment, his concern and worry hidden in his eyes. “If there’s any danger, call me. I’llalways be here.”

“Alright,” Lea promised him.

She took a short nap. After waking up and getting ready in the afternoon, she headed straight to thelab,

Lea detected the components in the Tyrant Dragon’s blood. In her past life, she had alsoresearched gene drugs. With her photographic memory, the vividly recalled most of her pastexperiences and encounters.

By modeling and writing formulas, she could virtually recreate these drugs. Then, by tracing thecomponents, she could theoretically uncover the production and distribution channels behind thegene drugs.

Of course, Lea did not hold out too much hope. If these people could produce such drugs, theylikely had the means to avoid detection.

After a day and a night, the public opinion surrounding Riverview Hospital garnered widespreadattention.

The hospital’s official social media account clarified that they had never researched gene drugs,diamissing online claims as baseless.

vouched that they had never engaged in

Dwayne also posted online, asserting that he had witnessed the establishment of RiverviewHospital and vo any illegal activities.

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He mentioned that he had known Lea since she was a child, praising her as an outstandingstudent.

Due to the Oliver family incident, this director gained significant online fame, and his statementstirred some reactions. However, it was quickly

drowned out by the ongoing public uproar.

By nightfall, the armed police unit that had arrested Yannis, accompanied by a team of medicalexperts, surrounded Riverview Hospital. They began searching the labs, pharmacies, and otherareas thoroughly. The search lasted over two hours. finally ending past ten at night.

In the lab, still wearing her lab coat, Lea checked the time and glanced toward the door

Suddenly, the door was kicked open. The squad leader, along with several subordinates, stormed inThey were armed and ready.

Ordinarily, people would tremble in fear at such a sight.

“Are you Lear” The squad leader approached her, looking her over.

Lea wore a cap and mask, only her eyes were visible, yet those eyes showed no fear. She removedher mask. “Yes.”

The leader’s gaze faltered slightly. Despite having seen her photo and knowing her features, theface before him was strikingly young and beautiful.

Such looks seemed more fitting for the spotlight of the show biz, adored by young fans everywhere.No, actresses lacked her demeanor. He had never encountered a target like this before.

Lea observed him too. She had no impression of this man: Jonah and Shannon had alsoinvestigated him, providing her with feedback that he was an ordinary institutional officer withoutany notable background

However, such individuals typically acted under the orders of higher–ups. So far, they remainedclueless about the mastermind behind the scenes. The leader said, “We have evidener of genedrugs and other illicit substances in your hospital. As the legal representative and principalinvestigator, we are placing you under arrest according to the bow

Lea merely looked up at him without a word. Given the scale of this operation, it would be surprisingif they didn’t replace something.

She said nothing. She removed her cap and lab coat to reveal slim pants that accentuated herstraight legs, a simple T–shirt, and a mid–length thin

trench coat

The leader hadn’t expected her calmness, her lack of defense or explanation. He felt a surge ofunease but quickly dismissed it, focusing on his task of bringing her in.

“Take her away,” he instructed his subordinates

Two officers stepped forward, cuffed Lea, and escorted her out

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