Chapter 270

At Megan's insistence, Tristan finally agreed to take her to the Genexa Medical Research Lab. By the time they arrived, the sun was already dipping behind the mountains. The lab was tucked deep along a winding mountain road, hidden and well-guarded. Its location wasn't under satellite surveillance—Megan had set up a jamming system earlier. Not even Charles, with all his high-tech tricks, could track this place down. The lab itself was a three-story white building—modest in height but sprawling in size. Armed guards stood all around the perimeter, weapons at the ready, their eyes constantly scanning for movement. Tristan held Megan's hand as they stepped into the building. The sharp tang of disinfectant stung the air, and Megan instinctively covered her nose and mouth. "You okay?" Tristan asked. She nodded slightly. "Just a bit uncomfortable." "Want a mask?" She shook her head. "No, let's just go see Nathaniel." They walked deeper into the building, passing through a dim corridor, made