“Jones,” Maisie looked out the window, her eyes twitching, “He told me, Sue Reynolds is his uncle’s
assistant.”
Nolan laughed but didn’t say anything. He kept his thoughts to himself.
“But when I mentioned Sue and Strix, Jones avoided the topic.” She grinned. “I guess he knows
something.” He knew something about the ‘imposter Strix’ researching the antibody.
Nolan sucked in air as if he was smoking and said in a low, husky voice, “From what I know, no one in
Jones’ family is medically trained, but there was one person who left the family a long time ago.”
Maisie paused. “Are you referring to his uncle?”
“Yes.” Nolan paused and calmly said, “But don’t worry about them. The antibody is authentic. Roger
wants to get his reputation back with the antibody while I didn’t use the antibody, so it’s still considered a
win.”
He was infected, so the media would focus on him. His recovery would benefit Roger.
Roger wouldn’t do anything to him for now and would wish for nothing but his recovery.
Maisie looked at the document in her hands. “I want to know more about Sue Reynolds if I can confirm
that
they’re two-”
“They’re two people.”
A chunk of ash from Nolan’s cigarette dropped while he calmly said, “She isn’t the Sue that you think you
know because I just found something new.” 1
“Hah, you’re quick. What did you find?” Maisie pushed her hair behind her ear and smiled.
“I’ll tell you tonight.”
The moonlight shone through the curtains into the room, the light shining on the soft bed. The light from
the lamp on the cabinet illuminated the pair who had no clothes on.
Maisie lay on Nolan’s chest and delicately groaned.” You were planning to tell me with your actions when
you said you’d tell me tonight?
Nolan touched the hair that fell on her back. “You’re too mesmerizing, and I couldn’t help myself.”
Maisie grunted. “Enough with your excuses. You’re just trying to torment me.”
Nolan didn’t continue teasing her. He got up and pulled a document out of a drawer. “Sue died three
years ago.”
Maisie was surprised until she saw the words “Death Certificate” on the white paper.
Female, Sue Reynolds, 23, died in a fire, burns to her face causing asphyxia due to obstruction of the
respiratory system.
Her death was two months after Maisie’s accident three years ago, which was a few months after her
resignation from Luxella.
Maisie looked at Nolan with astonishment. “How did you find the death certificate?”
Nolan leaned on the headboard while hugging her waist. “The hospital had records. All I needed was a
bit of skill.”
Maisie knew about hacker skills, but she didn’t know that he had them.
“Are you surprised?” Nolan touched the corner of her eye. “I studied computer science in university, but I
majored in finance.”
“Yes, you’re good.”
“What am I good at?” Nolan approached her ear but not too close.
Maisie felt a tickle, so she shrugged to escape. She smiled. “You’re good at everything, alright?”
They returned to the main topic when she asked,” Even if Sue’s passing wasn’t announced, the police
would have a file about it, right?”
Nolan looked deep into her eyes. “There really isn’t.”
It wasn’t reported to the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics, and plastic surgery could change how
one looked. If the person left their social circle, no one would have found out.
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