Chapter 507
Chapter 507
I gazed at Michael with indifference, fully anticipating this outcome. It was clear that the one in panic now was not me but Yasmin.
Yasmin glanced anxiously at Una while hiding behind Michael. She was likely overwhelmed by feelings of guilt and fear. Una's gaze shifted toward Yasmin, a faint smile playing on her lips. It revealed the perceived superiority of higher beings looking down upon those of lower status.
Una didn't even consider Yasmin a potential threat and completely underestimated her.
Yasmin was clearly avoiding Una's gaze. She anxiously tugged at Michael's sleeve. "Mike... I'm a little flustered. Can you accompany me to the deck to get some fresh air?"
Michael glanced back at Yasmin and nodded. "Certainly,"
Yasmin let out a sigh of relief and glanced at Una and myself with a sense of pride. I couldn't fathom what was going through her mind. Did she believe that her intelligence could outshine that of the clone?
"Stephie," Michael said, looking at me and then at Una. He was seemingly unsure of who exactly he should be addressing as "Stephie."
I ignored him, feeling a little disgusted.
"Officer Landon, could you explain..." Michael asked Zion for his assistance in explaining the presence of an individual who bore an uncanny resemblance to Stephanie.
As a member of the Global Trade Union, Michael had openly raised the question of human cloning in the laboratory. How he could not know about clones?
Una appeared to be a replica of Stephanie, except she was not truly Stephanie. Stephanie was dead, displayed in a glass cabinet in her death. He had seen the body before. Michael simply refused to acknowledge this truth.
"This is Una, Stephanie's... identical twin sister." Zion could only explain it this way.
Una smiled at Michael. The smile resembled Stephanie's from before, the old Stephanie before she lost her memory. It was a smile devoid of emotion. It was cold and calculating.
"Before you arrived, Yasmin and I were stuck on the 16th floor for three days. She's feeling a bit seasick, so I'm going to take her to relax for a while now," said Michael evasively as he led Yasmin away.
He refused to acknowledge Stephanie's death. Now, he couldn't bear to confront anyone who resembled her or might be her.
"Zion, imagine me waking up one day to find that I have switched bodies. My soul now resides in Eason's body, and Eason's soul resides in mine. Tell me, would you prefer Eason's body with my soul or his soul with my body?" Rachel inquired, giving Zion a cheeky nudge.
Zion was left utterly speechless. Eason stood there, his face clouded with disdain. "I have no interest in men, thank you. It's quite gross."Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.
Rachel rolled her eyes at Eason. "The question wasn't meant for you."
Eason struggled to find his voice and whispered softly, "I don't want to be in a woman's body. It's disgusting. I don't like men."
Joel scoffed and placed his hand on Eason's shoulder. "Have you ever heard of gay people being homophobic? Let's go to the restaurant."
Eason was furious when Joel kept grabbing him back and forth. "Little brat, I'm many years older than you. Please respect me more."
"Alright, Mr. Grant. Let's go find the 14-year-old girl," Joel said as he towered over Eason, his strong and imposing figure casting a deliberate sense of unease.
Eason was not short either, but when compared to Joel, he seemed somewhat petite.
Meanwhile, Zion took a long time to understand Rachel's words and replied softly, "Beautiful exteriors may all appear similar, but the captivating souls are truly distinctive. Without a soul, isn't it just a lifeless doll?"
Rachel raised her chin and said, "Good answer."
Zion smiled warmly and extended his hand toward Rachel, his palm turning upward. Rachel gracefully placed her hand on top of Zion's in return. "Let's go to the restaurant."
I glanced at Rachel and Zion and leaned into Steven, whispering, "Have they already confirmed their relationship?"
"I heard that Rachel went on another blind date, which made Zion so angry that he went to the restaurant where the blind date was held to confront her. They might be together. Eason mentioned that Zion brought her back to his home," Steven whispered and gossiped in a very cheeky tone.
"What could they possibly do at home alone? They couldn't have discussed the case, could they?" Steven responded earnestly.
I sighed and took Steven's wrist, guiding him away. "Let's go. It's time to find the little girl."
Over there, Jimmy leaned against the wall. When we all left, he walked over to Una. We were unaware of what they said.