Alexander stopped before the innermost door and carefully studied it. The door had high-tech security measures, requiring fingerprints or iris scans for access. He had to wait and consider his options since he knew his fingerprints would not grant him entry.
After a while, he removed something from his pouch and carefully wore it around his finger before tentatively reaching out toward the scanner. It was Lily’s artificial fingerprint. The couple had made one for each other in case of an emergency one day.
Alexander thought it might be helpful in this mission and brought it with him. He seemed to have guessed correctly.
In addition, Lily used to be an essential research personnel here for a long time. Alexander figured he should be able to gain access using her artificial fingerprint.
Suddenly, someone appeared behind him and shouted, “Who the hell are you?!”
Alexander was shocked since he did not expect anyone to be still conscious. He wondered if that person had already woken up.
He could see the person standing right behind him through the reflection on the door. The person was pointing a finger at Alexander.
After a pause, Alexander slowly turned around and chuckled. “Hey, I’m here to rescue you guys, okay?”
“Bullsh*t! You’re a spy.” The man did not believe Alexander and grabbed an iron rod beside him. “Put your hands up!”
Alexander knew he could easily handle the person. He cocked his head and sighed. “Well, since you don’t believe me, I have little choice, don’t I?”
Alexander swiftly kicked the man and sent him flying. The man fell with a loud thump, and the iron rod he held fell and smashed something nearby, setting off the alarm.
Alexander was stunned, thinking, ‘Sh*t! Now I’m in trouble.’
He pinched the bridge of his nose and wondered whether to proceed or leave first. At that moment, he heard a commotion from the other end of the corridor. “Is there an intruder? Who is it?!”
“Hurry!” Someone grabbed Alexander’s arm and pulled him toward the other end.
Alexander was surprised and upset when he saw who the person was. “Edward?! What the hell are you doing here?!”
Alexander was pleased to see Edward since the latter knew the place well. However, Edward had defied his boss’s orders not to come.
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