Chapter 31

Elise glanced at Henry, who crossed his arms to form an "X" and said, "I haven't told him anything yet." "Someone came to me with half of that formula," said Michael after taking a sip of tea. "I don't fully understand the science behind it, but I recognize your handwriting." She poured him more tea and sat down when he motioned for her to. "That half of the formula doesn't mean anything," she said. "I can come up with something better." "But that alone is enough for her to get into your lab," Michael countered. "I know," she said. "I told Henry it's fine, but he's been putting it off." "So she came to me instead." Michael knew how capable Elise was, so he didn't pay much attention to it. "But the thing is…" His voice trailed off. "Samuel Holt's involved too. I owe him a favor." Elise's guess had turned out to be right. Samuel couldn't stand to see Zara suffer even a little. "It's alright if you agreed," Elise said, feeling guilty toward Michael. "Don't worry about it." Lat