Spoiled by Mr. Russell, Chapter 2142

The organization's focus on Lily left Rhea once again living in someone else's shadow. "Why must I always live in other people's shadows?" she lamented. "I've worked so hard, and I'm one of the brightest minds around. Why won't the organization pay attention to me?"

Alexander regarded her intently, sighing before asking, "How can I help you?"

Rhea, surprised by his softened tone, replied, "It's simple: take me to the organization. You must have already contacted them. Help me reach them, and I'll handle the rest."

Alexander looked at her suspiciously. "You seriously don't know who's behind the organization?" he questioned, unsure if she was being truthful.

"I know a powerful entity backs them, but…" Rhea trailed off, her knowledge ending there. If she knew more, she would have already acted. She had used the "boss's" body for her experiments, resulting in his debilitating illnesses and ultimately hindering her efforts to gain information.

"Let me think about it," Alexander said, nodding slightly before departing.

"Don't take too long!" Rhea called out. "If you do, it might be too late to save Lily."

Alexander left without acknowledging her. Awaiting him outside, a man started to speak, but Alexander silenced him with a look. Only after leaving the floor did the man, Mike, ask, "Do you believe her?"

Alexander countered with, "Do you?"

Mike hesitated. "Mike," Alexander continued, "you spent more time with her. Based on your understanding, can we trust her?"

Mike, having overheard their conversation from outside, remained uncertain. "I-I don't know," he stammered, disliking his indecisiveness. He had always been cautious, but now even more so, fearing the consequences of making a wrong judgment.

"I think what she said was a half-truth," Alexander stated, casually walking away. Mike, puzzled, hurried to catch up.