His Secret Spoiled Wife (Lily and Alexander) novel Chapter 1470

Thompson was startled as he looked at Austin in horror. "N-No, I c-can't!"

He was stuttering, seeming to have been overpowered by fear.

This made Austin laugh. Of course, he knew Thompson would not dare let him escape. Thompson had stood silently aside when Austin attempted to run and when he argued with Rhea. How could he have the guts to let Austin out like this?

Moreover, even if Thompson did let Austin out, Austin had no idea how many people were standing guard outside. He knew his chance of leaving the laboratory was close to zero. It was ridiculous.

Austin was trapped and thought of the time he had spent countless nights here. He thought he was hard at work but had no idea what evil was going on behind closed doors. Now, he could not leave this place, even if he wanted to. If only he knew how to fight like those on TV or if he could climb walls. Maybe…

‘Fight!’ He suddenly thought of how Lily had paralyzed him with a touch. ‘She knows how to fight!’

Thinking of this, Austin looked toward the door and straightened his back. "Professor Thompson, I know how difficult it must be for you, and I know they’re threatening you as well, but can you help me pass a message?"

"Pass what message?" However, Thompson quickly shook his head after immediately asking that question. "No, no. I can't! I can't help you with anything! All I can do is feed you. I don't want you to die here. Austin, I'm sorry!"

With that, he quickly stood up and wanted to leave. Just as he was about to walk, he staggered and fell.

Austin took this opportunity to grab the corner of Thompson’s clothes and stop him. Austin quickly put his hands around Thompson's neck and said, "Professor Thompson, I told you, I understand it's difficult for you, but do you want to watch them kill me and everyone else?"

"I…"

"It doesn't matter if I die, but what about the rest? What are they planning to do with the wilfordi root?" Austin lowered his voice and whispered to Thompson, "If they succeed, how many people will die? The entire Kingsland? Or the entire world?"

Thompson was stunned and suddenly stopped struggling as he continued to listen.

"Professor Thompson, you're the one who came up with the idea for this project. You built the prototype and organized all this. You've even invested in it. One day, if the world gets destroyed because of this experiment, there will be blood on your hands!" Austin continued.

Each sentence pierced through Thompson's heart. "N-no! It wasn't me! That’s not what I want! I don't want that to happen!" Thompson began to sob.

"I know. I know this wasn't part of your plan. You were doing it for the betterment of humankind. I know they’re forcing you to do this, but do you want to help them? If you're afraid, I will take the stance for you. All you have to do is help me pass a message. Tell Lily the real purpose of this research. She'll find a way to solve this."

Thompson was stunned to hear that name. "Lily Christian?!"

He thought Austin would want him to pass a message to his parents or the police so they could save him. He did not expect it to be Lily.

"Yeah!" Austin nodded affirmatively. Even he found it a little ridiculous and ironic. He used to look down on Lily in almost every way. Yet, now, she was the one Austin turned to when he was in danger.