Lily and Mike returned downstairs using another elevator. Initially, she thought they would head to the lab directly, but unexpectedly, Mike brought her to rest first.
Lily looked around her as she walked, and sure enough, every hallway and corner was full of surveillance cameras. There were already countless cameras within her sight, not to mention those hidden cameras in the dark.
That meant her every move was under their watch here. It would be tough for her to do anything.
Mike led the way but said nothing to her. The two stayed silent and walked to another building. Then they went upstairs again and stopped before a door. Mike entered the password, and the door opened with a click.
Finally, he turned to look at Lily. “Come on in.”
Lily looked at him hesitantly before glancing around the room. The room had simple furnishings, but it was neat and clean. All the necessities were prepared as well. Then she looked outside the room again.
The corridor was silent, like there was no one else there. With that, she entered the room and stood still.
Mike knew she was worried and said, “This place is typically empty during the day. Everyone is busy with work and will only return here to rest at night.”
“Everyone?” Lily asked. “You mean all the staff here aren’t allowed to go home?”
“That’s not it.” Mike shook his head. “If that were the case, it would quickly raise suspicions. Not all the staff here know about the project’s core. That said, not everyone knows what this place is really doing. Plus…”
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