Chapter 566
Chapter 566:
Everything the man confessed lined up with Elliana’s suspicions. Her thoughts darted to Carlos, who had reached out not long ago. He hadn’t just wanted The Medical Codex for himself. He needed an expert who could decipher its mysteries. The real Milena was the key. Was Carlos working with the same people who set up the fake Milena? It was just a hunch, of course. The Medical Codex was a coveted prize, and there could be any number of players in the shadows, each with their own designs.
Elliana tucked away her suspicions for now, turning her attention back to business. “Tell me, why all this interest in Psychephrenia research p>
Nervously, the fake Milena cleared his throat. “As far as I know, it’s all a ploy to flush a woman out. Sophie, I think that’s her name p>
Sophie’s name landed like a punch. Cole’s breath caught in his chest, and Elliana’s eyes widened. Both exchanged a glance, silent understanding passing between them before they shifted their gaze back to the fake Milena.
Cole found his voice, though it was rough with emotion. “What do they want with Sophie p>
The fake Milena’s words came out in a rush. “I only picked up bits and pieces from eavesdropping, nothing concrete.” He seemed barely aware of the tension in the room. “Apparently, Sophie has the Psychephrenia gene. They figured if I pretended to be Milena, she’d come out looking for help, and then they’d have her. It was all about setting the perfect trap p>
Cole’s voice was sharp, almost desperate. “But why go to all that trouble? What do they want with her p>
Frantic, the fake Milena shook his head. “That’s all I know, I swear p>
Cole’s hand clenched so tightly that his knuckles blanched. After years of chasing shadows, this single clue about his mother both thrilled and frustrated him. Refusing to let go, Elliana asked, “Who do you answer to? How do you make contact p>
The fake Milena gave a sharp nod in the direction of the man next to him, the fake Levi. “Go on and question him. He’s the one they slipped in to keep tabs on everything I did,” he snapped.
Shock registered on both Elliana’s and Cole’s faces as they turned to the fake Levi, realizing the unassuming man was the true handler.
Before they could utter a word, a cold, humorless laugh rattled from the fake Levi. “You’re wasting your breath. I won’t say a word.” In a heartbeat, his head drooped to one side and his entire body slackened, lifeless.
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Myles reacted immediately, rushing over to check for a pulse. “He’s gone,” he announced, voice heavy with finality.
Elliana leaned closer, her eyes narrowing as she inspected the fake Levi’s lips. “There was a poisonous capsule hidden in his tooth, and he bit straight through it p>
Watching the fake Levi’s fate, the fake Milena began to tremble so hard that he could barely stay upright. “That leader has countless loyal fanatics who’ll die at the drop of a hat. You can’t imagine how deep their influence runs p>
With a steady, cold stare, Elliana faced him. “Why did they choose you to pretend as Milena p>
A hollow, joyless chuckle slipped from the fake Milena’s lips. “I asked them the same thing. They needed a scapegoat, and I happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. That’s all there was to it p>