His Secret Spoiled Wife (Lily and Alexander) novel Chapter 1993

Lily could only speculate because how these people did things was mind-boggling.

‘They’re too secretive, and Mike was right when he said a powerful force was backing the organization. Still, we can’t just give up because we’re no match for them. Even the smallest pebble can cause one to stumble, right?’

The man tapped his finger on his cane and cocked his head, sizing Lily up with his blue eyes. Lily suddenly realized she had been too impatient. Having been confined daily without knowing what was happening outside, she gradually lost her patience and usual composure.

Lily decided against asking further questions and picked up the glass on the table before her to take a sip.

The two people fell silent as if trying to see who could hold out longer.

After about ten minutes, the man loosened his grip on his cane and leisurely leaned back as he said, “Mrs. Russell, I’ve tried making an appointment with you for a long time, but you kept saying no. It’s fair to keep you waiting for two more days, right?”

Baffled, Lily raised her brow.

‘If I remember correctly, this is the first time we met. What’s this guy talking about?’

Lily thought fast when she saw his casual look and the ghost of a smile on his lips. She considered various possibilities as she quietly gazed at him.

Then she concluded something and said, “You were the one who approached me about creating a custom perfume, weren’t you?”

The man was pleased and nodded with a half smile, then shook his head. “Yes and no. I only acted as a middle person.”

“On whose behalf?” Lily asked.

“Well, let’s not dwell on this. After all, you turned me down, didn’t you?” He smiled but sounded as if he was blaming her.

Lily chuckled coldly. “Why would I refuse if it weren’t for your research? You should know why I turned you down.”

“Well, at first, we wanted…” The man stopped himself, then lowered his head and smiled. “It doesn’t matter anymore. Ultimately, we’re working together toward a common goal, right?”

“Not really,” Lily disagreed. “You forced me, and I didn’t do it for your so-called common goal. Stop beating around the bush. I know R10 hasn’t been completed yet, and if I’m not mistaken, the last step is to use the virus on me, isn’t it?”