Reborn in the Enemy's Embrace - Chapter 359

Chapter 359: CHAPTER 359 Chapter 359: CHAPTER 359 Ashton and Xan were sneaking down the stairs by the time I returned to the mountaintop villa.

It wasn’t hard to figure out that they must have sneaked upstairs.

It was impossible for them not to notice the renovation of the sterile room upstairs, especially when they were so sharp.

I leaned against the doorframe and looked at them.

“I told you not to go upstairs.

Why did you disobey me?” Ashton glanced at Xan and said nothing.

I walked over and feigned indifference as I looked at Ashton.

“You’re the older brother.

You have to accept your punishment if you disobey me.

Put your hand out.” Ashton quietly put his right hand out with his head hung low.

I looked at him for a moment before giving his palm a light slap.

He immediately teared up, a defiant look on his face.

I chuckled and asked, “Why?

Are you upset?” He huffed and stayed silent.

Xan looked up at me before putting her hand out.

She was implying that I should punish her along with Ashton too.

I subconsciously ruffled her hair and said, “You’re younger.

Go on and play instead.” Ashton looked at me angrily and said, “She’s only younger by a few minutes.” They were twins born just moments apart.

“You’re still older by a few minutes.” I raised my hand, acting as if I wanted to hit him again.

He ran away angrily.

I chuckled before heading upstairs.

I had installed a blast-proof door with a keypad lock outside of Dexter’s room.

It would remain a safe house even if zombies were to attack during the apocalypse.

As such, the kids were no match for it.

Surely, I could keep them out with my smarts.

Upon heading up, I looked at the three password-protected doors.

I was surprised to find that the first door had been opened before.

How did those two manage to bypass my surveillance and alarm system to open the first door?

I took a deep breath.

The products of Genome Society’s laboratory were getting stronger with each generation.

However, they only managed to open the first door as their brains were still developing.

There were fingerprints all over the second door.

I could tell that they spent the entire afternoon trying to figure it out but failed.

I unlocked the second keypad lock and walked in.

I then started sanitizing and disinfecting myself.

After unlocking the final keypad lock, I looked at Dexter, who was sitting on the bed looking out the window silently.

He was still imprisoned by me.

His emotions were too stable, and the room remained spotless and orderly.

I could tell that he did not lose his temper despite being imprisoned.

“You’re back,” Dexter said hoarsely.

He looked back at me with a hint of a smile.

I was taken aback and frowned.

I knew he would try to seduce me to lower my guard.

I walked over and held his chin up.

“Your seduction tactics aren’t going to work on me.

Why aren’t you throwing a tantrum and asking me to let you leave now?’ Dexter looked down and said after a while, “You’d never let me leave, Sophia.” “You’re quick to pick that up.

“I sat on the chair by the side and looked at him.

Dexter seemed unusually quiet and reserved, as if he was already resigned to his fate.

“I can stop trying to escape, Sophia, but I hope that you’ll listen to me.

Let’s face whatever that comes our way together, okay?’ he pleaded softly.

“Are you finally coming to terms with it now?’ I propped my chin on my hand, resting my elbow on the bed.” Are you planning to team up with me instead of sacrificing yourself behind my back now?” Dexter nodded and said, “I know it’s all my fault.

I shouldn’t have messed with your memories and even pushed you to someone else.” I sat upright and looked at him solemnly.

‘Listen up-this path isn’t something you can walk alone while expecting me to be safe.

Without you, I could end up dead too-whether by suicide or accident.

So, we should just stay together, alive or dead.” We should finish the rest of this journey together.

Why did he have to insist on walking the path on his own?

“Okay,” Dexter said, extending his arms in hopes of hugging me.

Somehow, I could always lower my guard around him.

I sat by the bedside and reached over to hug him.

Dexter held me gently at first, then gradually tightened his embrace.

I could feel his breath getting warmer.” I’m sorry,” he whispered his apology.

“You did nothing wrong to me, Dexter.

You did something wrong to yourself,” I said, my voice growing hoarser.

Dexter refused to let me out of his embrace.

It was as if he was trying to use his embrace to show how much he loved me.

I said, “I went to meet Violette.

She refused to reveal the identity of the mastermind but mentioned that she stayed by my side just to monitor me.” “She’s not a smart person, but despite all the dangers we faced, she managed to survive being hunted.

It shows that the mastermind of Genome Society places a lot of importance on her,’ I analyzed softly.

Dexter remained silent.

“We promised to face everything together.” I bit his neck in frustration.

He allowed me to bite him and patted my back affectionately.

“There’s a possibility that Violette might be the biological daughter of the mastermind of Genome Society.” That was also why she had been calling that person “mother”.

“Have you ever noticed that she looks rather similar to you?” Dexter said, looking at me.

I was taken aback.

“Are you saying that…

she’s the daughter of Sarah’s clone?

But clones couldn’t naturally conceive regular offspring.

If they could, there wouldn’t be so many women going missing and ending up becoming surrogates for Genome Society’ Dexter shook his head and said, “It’s not a clone.” I sat up, looking at Dexter.

“Sarah…” “Yes, I’ve had my suspicions about her.

Despite being a sacrifice for Genome Society, she managed to survive until now.

She might look crazy on the surface, but many details match up with her.

However, we’ve overlooked her just because she’s a ‘victim,” Dexter softly explained.

I remained shocked by the news for some time.

It would make sense if Violette really was my original subject, Sarah’s, daughter.

Back when I first met her after transferring universities, it was as if there was an instinctive connection between us.

It felt like I was naturally drawn to her, and before I knew it, we had become friends.

So, it was the genes at work, after all.

“How did Sarah manage to go from a victim to being sacrificed to becoming the regional leader of Genome Society?’ I asked in surprise.

Genome Society was spread across the globe, with a vast network behind it.

Was Sarah actually a genius as well?

“She’s a genius.

That’s why she was chosen by Genome Society.

That’s also why Andy used her as a stepping stone to get into the organization,” Dexter softly said.

That explained why Genome Society suddenly wanted to kill Andy-because Sarah wanted him dead.

Did she actually hate him?