Not knowing whether they saw through her thoughts or if it was time, the door suddenly swung open. The two thugs stood aside while someone pushed a food cart in. The three looked foreign.
Without saying a word, the person parked the cart next to the table, opened the lid, and took out the dishes individually. The aroma was enticing as Lily looked on, only to discover the dishes were local.
Moreover, they were her favorite foods. There were fajitas, pot roasts, tater tots, etcetera. The table was full of various dishes, a feast, even for her eyes. After laying out the food, the person glanced at Lily before pushing the cart out.
Lily sat down, looking at the table full of food. She knew they were trying to convey a message. They knew her well, even up to what she liked eating. Since they had gone to such lengths to bring her here, they would not simply poison her food and end everything so quickly.
However, there was no guarantee they would not tamper with the food. After all, these people were experts in virology.
Although she was hungry, she did not rush to eat. First, she leaned over to look, then sniffed the dishes. Nothing seemed suspicious, at least from her knowledge of pharmacology. Once she was satisfied with her observation, she began to eat.
No matter where she was, she would not neglect her well-being. She had to take care of herself and the children in her stomach to find a way out.
She quietly enjoyed the meal, taking nearly half an hour to finish. After setting her utensils down, she let out a satisfying burp. The door opened again almost as soon as she put down her utensils. The same person from before silently cleared the table.
Lily looked at him and asked, "When can I meet your boss?"
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