In a clandestine surveillance room somewhere.

Calista's wrists were bound by handcuffs, surrounded by stark white walls that seamlessly blended with the door. A shiver ran down her spine, and fear pounded in her heart.

She had been knocked unconscious by Percival and when she came to, she found herself trapped in this sterile cell, too terrified to resist.

Had her research on the viruses been discovered? Would that mean the death penalty?

No, it couldn't be!

Lost in thought, Calista was jolted back to reality by the sound of the door unlocking. Her eyes widened in alarm as she watched the door intently.

Soon after, a figure in a black trench coat entered the room. It was Mr. B, who tossed a key toward her without a word.

It was the key to her cuffs.

"Mr. B, what's going on? Where am I? Do I still have to return to the lab?"

Before she could get her bearings, Calista was met with a slap that sent her tumbling to the floor.

Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth as the blow nearly knocked her out.

"Fool, who gave you permission to collaborate with Fiona behind our backs?" Mr. B's voice was harsh and undisguised. There was no need for pretense anymore; Calista's identity had been exposed, and from now on, she could only operate under strict surveillance.

Calista was stunned. Mr. B was a woman?

Mr. B removed her hat, revealing Astrid's familiar face, the disguise still in place, "Tell me, where is Boar Poison?"

Calista, regaining her senses, was shocked to see Mr. B's true appearance.

"You're Vivienne's sister!"

B merely rolled her eyes, "Answer my

Fiona didn't give me Boar Poison. She said she'd hand it over at the critical moment

this might be the moment to seize

for GTO

an organization backing

especially since Karen's research had been largely destroyed

Boar Poison had resurfaced, GTO was determined

the floor,

hesitated before placing

from its socket. The next instant,

shudder ran through Calista. The gentle face before her

If

a chill run through her. She was playing with

will, I'll develop it, I'll definitely get it

below, and with a

longer an option for you. You'll be taken to your new lab, remember, you only have

her hands disdainfully, Mr. B turned

only she

At TCL Labs.

had brought

lab assistant Holden approached, "The director's not here, and

on with your

sidelong glance at the hat-wearing woman behind Percival,

beautiful woman! But who would dare to look twice

Holden averted his

to Calista's office door, which

he slid it through the reader and

you're full of surprises,"

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