“You could rescue your son,” Rhea said calmly, “When you find the organization, you will have the chance to save him, won’t you?”
“I could still save my son without locating the organization.” Mike shook his head to signal she had failed to convince him to help her.
However, Rhea sneered, “How will you do that?” Without waiting for his reply, she added, “If you could, you would’ve rescued him long ago, wouldn’t you?
“As you said, your son is out of reach, so the place must be impenetrable. However, I could help you hold the organization’s key members hostage if we locate them. I’m sure the organization will be willing to exchange your son for them, don’t you think?”
Mike felt tempted by what she said. He blamed himself for not thinking about that sooner. He had gradually lost his nerve to fight back, probably because they had forced him to do their bidding for too long.
He had become so afraid of the organization that he did not even consider the possibility of kidnapping its members and holding them hostage.
‘Well, I didn’t even dare to defy the boss, let alone the organization. Rhea is undoubtedly much more ruthless and daring than me, huh?’
“I’ll help you save your son if you help me locate the organization. Also, once I secure my place in the organization, I will ensure they spare your and your son’s lives.” Rhea threw him a disdainful look as if what she said was bound to happen.
Mike wanted to mock her but decided against it. After all, he might risk her attacking him with her creations since she was an expert in this field. Provoking her would do him no good. Besides, they were indeed in the same boat.
“All right, I’ll help you.” Mike got to his feet. “But what about him?”
He pointed his chin toward the boss. “Even if we locate the organization, do you think they would let you off the hook when they find out you’ve used him as a guinea pig?”
However, Rhea was not afraid and chuckled. “Do you think the organization cares about him? If they did, they wouldn’t have abandoned him, right? He’s nothing more than a clown to the organization. They only wanted him to act as their front, and now that the experiment has succeeded, they no longer need him!”
She threw the “boss” a contemptuous glance after realizing that.
They initially thought he was important and a representative of the organization, but his disappearance caused little impact. Even Rick was not furious and quickly let Mike and Lily off the hook.
From that moment on, Rhea realized the one who had been bossing her around was nothing but an insignificant pawn. They were nobodies to the organization, and no one was more superior or essential than others.
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