"Mike… Corden," the man added.
Yasmin repeated the name under her breath and felt it sounded familiar.
The guard asked, “Your Majesty, should I tell him to leave?”
She waved. “No, let Rhea see him.”
Although hesitant, the guard left to carry out her instruction.
Yasmin muttered, “What the hell is Rhea up to?”
…
Mike discreetly scanned his surroundings as he sat in the reception room. Although he had been there before, he was not familiar with the place. He gently caressed his phone as he waited.
After a while, he heard footsteps, and Rhea appeared at the door. She was surprised to see him, narrowing her eyes as she said, “Didn’t I tell you to come at night?”
She would not have the time to meet him if it were not for what happened just now. Still, she was puzzled as to why the guards allowed them to meet. After all, only Fred knew what was going on between Rhea and Mike.
Rhea was upset. She did not like Mike but could not stand everyone caring about Lily so much.
After some hesitation, Mike asked, “Is she…still alive?”
“Why do you bother about her? Do you remember who you are?” Rhea eyed Mike suspiciously, thinking something was amiss.
‘Why would he ask me that if he’s still in the hypnotic state? Besides, he’s trying to get information from me instead of readily giving me the formula. What does this mean? Something’s off!’
Mike stared at her and said, “I’m Mike Corden.”
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