Chapter 423

Kelvin's heart ached with every beat. "Have you met him alone over the years?" He asked.

Steven nodded. "Yeah, when you were busy with work, he'd sometimes stay at our place for a bit. But every time he came, he wasn't in great shape."

"The last time was about a year ago. For the first time, he talked a lot in front of me and your mom. He said he'd gotten his revenge, that the person he loved most almost died, and that he was turning into a monster."

Steven suddenly remembered something. "He said after you found out who he was, I should give you something—a USB drive. I haven't looked at it. Where are you? I'll bring it to you now."

Kelvin took a deep breath. "Dad, take it to the police station first."

After hanging up, Kelvin couldn't help but think about how conflicted Finnian seemed.

He asked Simon, "What's he been through? Acting like he's saving people while becoming the biggest drug lord. Does he think he's some kind of savior?"

Simon seemed lost in thought.

After a while, he said, "Among all the test subjects, he wasn't the most outstanding. In fact, he always protected us younger ones, until Sloane had an accident. The former head of Q conducted a complete transformation experiment on him."

"He slowly started losing his humanity. Over the past year, he's become ruthless. But when it comes to you, he doesn't act. Maybe because you're twins, sharing the same blood. You're the exception."

The unexpected kindness from a drug lord left Kelvin feeling complicated, but it only lasted a few seconds. He remembered his mission.

"Enough about that."

Simon nodded. "How are things on your end?"

"Thea and her team have confirmed Finnian's research base in Sovereign City. The location is Sovereign City Health Clinic. We also found a psychiatric hospital in Maple Village that looks suspicious. Someone is checking it out now; we should have results soon."

Kelvin spoke as he marked the Emerald City map. "The second team leader probed around Emerald City. These three places have issues. From the map, you can see they seem unrelated, but the sewer system connects them. The center point is Finnian's current hideout."

Simon stared at the map.

After a while, he said, "Did Sienna ever tell you where her adoptive parents found her?"

Kelvin glanced at him and marked a spot on the map. "Here, outside Greenfield Golf Course. I investigated the explosion back then. From the explosion and the current layout, Sienna should have fled in the opposite direction."

Kelvin's words sparked a realization in Simon.

"He rebuilt the base using a swapped layout."

Simon said, "That's why Sienna and I found the place familiar but couldn't retrace the escape route."

Russell cursed. "That bastard is good at these tricks."

"If that's the case..."

Simon pulled out a piece of paper and unfolded it. "This is the internal route map Sienna and I worked out. See these two spots? This one is where he trains advanced samples, and this one is where he conducts experiments. We need to rescue the hostages quickly; he's planning to kill them and leave Emerald City."

As Simon finished speaking, Travis and Willie burst in, their faces lit with excitement. Travis spoke first, "Kelvin, we stirred things up and scared those snakes. We've got people watching them. We can move on to the next plan!"

Seconds later, Arnold rushed in, "Kelvin, Thea just called. The psychiatric hospital in Maple Village isn't a human research base. After investigating, it turns out it's a legit medical research facility. So our target should be the Sovereign City clinic."

Kelvin nodded and turned to Simon, "When do you think we should act?"

Simon thought for a moment. "By tomorrow night at the latest. We can't delay any longer."

Kelvin confirmed the action time but voiced his concern, "I feel like something's off. Knowing Finnian, he always sets traps for us."

Simon asked, "Show me all the suspected base information."

Kelvin quickly gathered the documents.

Simon picked up the papers, and Kelvin brought over a chair. "Sit down and take a look."

Russell, admiring Simon's business acumen, was already trying to win favor. Kelvin brought the chair, and Russell served coffee.

As he placed the cup down, he asked, "How are we handling that dog hole now, Simon?"

Simon focused on the documents and replied, "I'll meet Orville and Elise later."

Travis's eyes lit up, "That's great! Those two switch between truth and lies, especially Elise. She always thinks I'm deceiving her. Your presence will be the most convincing evidence; she'll completely break down."

Simon smiled and pulled out two documents, "The most conspicuous places are often used as bait. Are you sure Morning Light Hospital is a research base?"

Willie frowned, "Of course, we're sure. Their sneaky behavior is too obvious."

"He played on your assumptions."

Simon confirmed, "He knows what circumstances the police would suspect most. Following that path, he completely diverted your attention, creating an opportunity for himself."

Willie recalled the investigation process, paused, and looked at Travis and Kelvin, "Damn, who is this guy?"

Russell chuckled, "Kelvin's brother-in-law."

Simon laughed and asked, "Which place has the least suspicion?"

Willie didn't hesitate, "Paddle Medical Supplies Inc."

"Focus on it."

Simon said, "Finnian has been researching samples left by the former head of Q. There aren't many samples left now, so he can't have such a large volume."

Kelvin looked at Travis and Willie, who immediately ran out.

Simon sighed in relief, "I'll deploy my forces in Emerald City. Now we wait for Sienna to send us information."

In Sienna's plan, having Simon take Chris away was the best strategy. Even if it aroused Finnian's suspicion, she was confident she could hold out until Kelvin and his team arrived.

But the chain reaction caused by Zachariah's unexpected move was beyond their prediction.

Without any prior communication, they simultaneously achieved several objectives with their calculated maneuver.