Chapter 65

Elise put down the test tube and turned to look at Henry, who was still reeling in shock. "You should go look for Zara," she said in a calm voice. "I'm doing this of my own accord. I won't let her get away with what she's done, but I can't slow down the progress of the research either." Once Henry had gradually recomposed himself, he replied, "Are you saying you don't need me anymore?" She shook her head. "That's not what I'm saying at all. You can still keep me updated after you head over to her lab, can't you?" "Are you asking me to be a spy?" he asked with an arched brow. She chuckled. "I suppose that's one way to put it." Henry knew exactly what she meant, but he chose not to say anything about it. With his back turned away from her, he gave her a wave before walking out of Lab Alpha. Once he'd left the laboratory, Elise relaxed. Her right hand was now trembling from overexertion, and her expression turned dark and cold as she stared at it. … Zara stopped at the entrance