Can’t Win Me Back

"Mr. Lexington," the doctor greeted respectfully, lowering his head slightly.

Everyone at the base knew who Sheryl and Remy were. They were the ones in charge, the decision-makers. So, everyone obeyed their orders without question.

To the staff unaware of the facility's true purpose, Sheryl and Remy stood at the pinnacle of the hierarchy.

Unbeknownst to them, someone more powerful lurked in the shadows.

"How has she been these past few days?" Remy asked, his expression unreadable.

"She's had some adverse reactions, but there are no signs of organ failure yet. Honestly, I'm surprised. She looks frail, but her body is incredibly resilient-stronger than some men, even."

The doctor scoffed. "But I'm not sure if she'll make it past her fourth injection today. Last month, four test subjects didn't survive beyond that point. Their bodies have already been sent to the incinerator."

Remmy's jaw tensed. His voice was husky as he said, "As I've instructed, this woman must be kept alive. She will be useful in the future. She won't last if you keep pushing her like this."

hesitated before replying, "But Ms. Gillis told us to treat her like any other test subject. There were no special instructions for

his lips together. At that moment, he

to find her. But more importantly,

If she perished during the

drug. I'll administer it myself.

box of

brief hesitation, the doctor turned and left without

expression, Remy pushed open the door to the

switched on the dim lights and approached the

approaching footsteps, her body reacted violently. Her pupils constricted, and her limbs spasmed uncontrollably as a sharp pain coiled

"Amber, it's me."

over her, positioning himself to block