Revenge After Death



I turned to Michael. "Did you call the police?"

He nodded. "I have Eason's tracking chip on me. Even though we're at the high seas, the police are determined to capture them this time."

Leaning against the boat, I smiled at Steven. "We've won, Steven."

At least Michael did not disappoint us this time.

"This was Steven's plan-to throw himself into a deadlock. He thought he could trade his life for the downfall of Genome Society, but you became the variable," he said, looking at me.

This was his and Steven's original plan. They wanted me to continue living well, while they handled dangerous work like this.

Tears pooled around my eyes as I looked at Steven. "Do you think you could escape unscathed if it wasn't for me?"

He merely smiled and said, "You're the smartest, Stephie."

It should have been something worth getting excited for, but for some reason, I felt as if Steven was hiding something from me.

"Are you hiding something from me?" My voice trembled as I asked, suddenly feelingProperty belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

nervous.

Steven said, "Genome Society won't be wiped out just like this. We've been on the island for some time now. Surely, you would've noticed it. Other than the experimental subject Joel was asked to dispose of, there's nothing illegal going around.

"All the clone subjects are their own people, and the remaining people are renowned doctors and biologists from around the world."

His voice trembled as he continued, "Even if the police find this place, there's nothing they can do, Stephie. This is a private island bought by Andy a long time ago."

Steven suddenly coughed out blood mid-sentence.

Joel and I started panicking. I anxiously crouched in front of Steven, my fingers trembling." Steven... Steven!"

"I really want to leave with you, Stephie. I want to enjoy our time together until death do us part," he said weakly.

I noticed the dark veins on his neck. I tensed up and yelled at Michael in a panic, "Stop the boat now!"

What did those bastards put into Steven's body this time?

"What is it?" I cupped his face with trembling hands, carefully wiping the blood away from

the corner of his lips.

"There's a microbomb near my heart. My heartbeat will be restricted if I leave the base," Steven whispered. He then cupped my face and said, "I really want you to live well, Stephie."

He was crying as he told me to live well.

"Take us back! We're not leaving anymore. Take us back!" I cried, turning back to plead with Michael to send us back.

We wouldn't leave, then. It didn't matter if we were trapped there. I didn't want Steven to die.

"Stephie." He took a deep breath, forcing me to keep calm. "We can't go back, Stephie." "Turn back!" I yelled at Michael, who looked at Steven with a troubled expression. "Can we still save you?" Joel asked in a choked sob.

Steven smiled as he pulled me into his embrace. "Take care of Stephie for me, Joel." "I'd thank you if she doesn't kill us in return for letting you die," Joel choked out.

Resigned, Steven patted my head and said, "We can't let them have the data for reincarnation, Stephie. They won't give up unless I die."

Even though the police had gone over, they wouldn't find any evidence there.

"Leave with the boat. They'll come after you soon." Steven knew that Andy wouldn't let him go.

As expected, his boat was just nearby.

"I'll kill them," I said while trembling. I clutched the ax as I stared at the boat that was after us.

"Stephie!" Steven grabbed my wrist. He slowly stood up with Joel's help.

He shielded me and stared at Andy and Sarah, who were on the opposite boat. "If I die, nobody else will have the knowledge of the key to reincarnation anymore. Your plan is ruined, Andy. You've already abandoned Genome Society's laboratories in this country. You have nothing left other than this island."

This was a risky bet. Andy would have nothing left if Steven died.

Andy was clearly panicking. "Are you going to watch him die just like that? Send him over. He doesn't have to die if he goes back!"