Alexander narrowed his eyes. “So you asked Mike to bury the body on purpose?”
Rhea stared at him sideways for a moment before smiling. “Why else would I do that? Since he’s timid and cautious, he would worry about spreading the virus.
“He knows how contagious the viruses in the lab were and how severe the consequences would be. Therefore, he’d naturally look for your help,” After a pause, Rhea continued, “However, I was curious whether you’d help him first or look for Cameron first.”
She clapped and added, “Oh, I forgot you have helpers. You can always get help, considering how rich and powerful you are. Still, I’m surprised you personally came to rescue Cameron.”
After a brief thought, Alexander asked, “So? Is that corpse contagious?”
“No, no, no,” Rhea said, shaking her head, “I have no idea about that.”
Alexander knitted his brows and looked at her in puzzlement.
Rhea continued, “I only run the research. The outcomes, subsequent developments, and so on are often beyond my control. Also, there’s insufficient time, and the research isn’t mature yet. So, I have no idea whether it has the potential for contagion.”
“You…” Alexander did not expect her to be able to say such a thing so indifferently. He knew Rhea had a screw loose but did not expect her to be this crazy.
‘She doesn’t care about human life or what harm her actions can cause our society and the world.’
“You know what the organization is capable of, but do you know R10’s final step? They’ll use Lily as a vessel to enhance the virus and perfect it for their real target. They probably chose her because she had been exposed to various herbs.
“Furthermore, isn’t she some kind of a fighter? She’s also strong enough to handle the virus. R10’s potency is too powerful. One wouldn’t be able to withstand it without a solid body.” Rhea shook her head.
She added, “Honestly, I would like to try it if possible.”
A glimmer of anticipation sparkled in her eyes—she was not joking and genuinely wanted to volunteer. It made Alexander feel even more convinced that she was a psycho.
“Where the hell is Cameron?” He asked, not wanting to waste his breath on a mad woman.
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