Chapter 1778

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Genetic modification had been a long-standing project at the First Base, but no

one had ever heard of a truly successful case. Not even a whisper of it had made it into The New York Times. Now, Nellie was claiming that the child was a successful result of genetic tinkering. It all made sense-Cassie had always been in fantastic health, immune to toxins and boasting incredible healing abilities. Just like after her recent blood test, she bounced back to her lively self in no time.

Mirabella mulled over this before saying, "So, all these years, you kept him close because of this?"

Nellie nodded, "More or less."

"But why hasn't this ever come out?" Mirabella asked, her curiosity piqued. If this tech really worked, the First Base would have shouted it from the rooftops instead of letting it gather dust.

"Because when I took Cassie, I destroyed all the records," Nellie replied with a chill in her voice. "Those folks still don't know they ever hit the jackpot with their experiment."

Mirabella glanced at Nellie and remembered something. "So, that big mess at the First Base over a decade ago-was that your handiwork?"

"Something like that," Nellie answered softly, sidestepping the part where she nearly lost her life. Despite the First Base's defenses being child's play to her, she was still human and couldn't dodge all those lethal traps. Luckily, she managed to get Cassie out.

Thinking back, Nellie straightened up and said, "Rea, do me a favor and look after that kid. It's the least I owe him."

"Owe him?" Mirabella asked, puzzled.

Nellie just gave a rueful smile, "Everyone's got their own agenda."

If she hadn't had her reasons, why would she have gone to such lengths to save a baby? Just for that, she felt she'd let the child down. Mirabella pondered for a moment, figuring she got the gist, and decided not to pry further. "Alright, I will." "Thanks, Nellie."

Mirabella smiled, "He's my brother." Watching over him was only natural.

Nellie looked at the young woman before her, who had lost the edge she remembered, like a raw stone smoothed by time, now gentle and calm. It seemed life was treating her well.

"When do you plan to head back, Nellie?" Mirabella asked, shifting the topic.

Nellie pulled herself together, "Once I wrap up a few things."

She wasn't just here to say goodbye to Jim but to close the chapter once and for all. Mirabella sensed a hint tone, paused

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then offered, "If you need anything, just say the word." s

"No, just tying up some loose ends," Nellie replied.

Mirabella nodded, "Alright, you know you can always call."

"Will do."

The two spent over an hour in the café before Nellie left. Mirabella stood at the door watching the cab fade from view, feeling a touch of melancholy. Just then, a sleek black sedan pulled up to the curb. s

A man stepped out and approached her. "Did miss anything?" James asked, standing in front of Mirabella. He noticed she seemed a bit off and immediately took her hand.

"Everything okay?" 's

Mirabella looked up at James, shaking her head, "No, my relative had to leave for some urgent matters."

She paused, then added, "Oh, and I might need your hand with something."