Chapter 425

Sienna poured herself another bowl of soup, sipping it quietly without saying a word.

Finnian's expression shifted several times before he finally called someone to help him out of the room.

Sienna watched his retreating figure with a silent smile.

"Can I see Sloane?" She asked, addressing Finnian's back. "I'm curious about her. Simon says she's a good person."

Finnian's back stiffened. After a few seconds, he replied, "I'll have someone take you to her later."

Sienna finished her meal leisurely, then called for someone to guide her.

"Where's Zachariah staying now? Take me to him," she instructed.

Sienna met with Zachariah.

That shot had left him with no chance of survival. If not for a last-minute twist of fate, he would've been dead by now.

Luckily, he had survived.

"There are many ways to get revenge. I hate the ones that end in mutual destruction the most," Sienna whispered as she tucked him in, then quickly left his room.

To her surprise, Finnian sent Chris to take her to see Sloane.

He feared Simon's betrayal but had no choice but to rely on him. He was almost helpless against Simon, so he tried to control him through Chris, who was important to Simon.

Sienna could see through his plans.

As Chris led her to the small building, two people followed at a distance. Neither Sienna nor Chris spoke until they reached the building, where the two followers stopped, unable to enter.

Finally, Sienna had a chance to ask, "How are you holding up?"

"Still kicking, don't worry," Chris replied.

"I've arranged with Simon to end all this by tomorrow night," she said as they walked. "Tonight, I'll confirm the base's location. Rest up, I'll need your help tomorrow."

Chris looked concerned. "It's dangerous for you to go alone. I'll come with you."

"No need," Sienna said confidently. "I can handle it. Chris, no matter what happens to me, you must protect my mom. Leave the rest to me. I can hold out until Simon and the others arrive."

Before Chris could respond, she added, "That's an order."

Chris paused, then nodded heavily.

"Zachariah gave me a pill that boosts my energy quickly," Sienna mentioned as they climbed the stairs. "Prepare two more for me."

Chris's expression changed. "The side effects are too severe. Only use them as a last resort."

Sienna smiled. "Tomorrow is the last resort."

When they reached Sloane's floor, they fell silent.

"I'll wait outside," Chris said, stopping at the door.

Sienna nodded and entered the room alone.

Standing by Sloane's bed, Sienna looked down at her.

Sloane was beautiful, with striking features that could captivate anyone at a glance.

Sienna pulled up a chair and sat down. "Simon says you're a good person. Zachariah wants me to get you out."

Sloane slowly opened her eyes shortly after Sienna spoke.

Sienna smiled at her.

"How's Zachariah?" Sloane asked, her voice halting as if unused to speaking.

"He's alive. Barely made it," Sienna replied.

Sloane sighed in relief, the worry in her eyes dissipating.

"Time is short. We're moving tomorrow night. Any issues on your end?" Sienna asked.

Sloane was surprised. "You found the place?"

Worried Sienna might not understand, she clarified, "The place where he hurts people."

Sienna shook her head. "I have a rough idea. I need to confirm it tonight."

"I'll help you," Sloane said.

Sienna studied her. "Alright."

"Tomorrow night," Sloane added, "bring him to me."

There was a mix of resignation and pain in Sloane's eyes. Sienna couldn't help but ask, "Is he like this because of you?"

The pain in Sloane's eyes deepened. After a long pause, she whispered, "My father killed my mother and tried to kill me. He saved me and was hated by my father. I watched him lose all emotions. He begged me to kill him, but I couldn't."

"He didn't deserve this end. He didn't. But there's no way out. He has no way out."

Sienna frowned and stood up. "Alright, I'll bring him to you."

As she turned to leave, she added, "Zachariah wants you to live. Don't do anything reckless. Your mother has already lost one child. You're her only link to this world. It's clear Finnian still loves you, so survive."

Sloane's eyes softened with emotion.

Sienna said no more and left the room.

Around two in the morning, the manor suddenly became lively. Sienna peeked through the curtains and saw a large group of people heading towards the small building, led by the injured Finnian.

Knowing Sloane was creating an opportunity for her, Sienna quickly and discreetly slipped out.

Following the route she had pieced together in her mind, she headed towards the experimental area. As she walked, Sienna realized something was off.

She and Simon had studied the lab and underground prison thoroughly, even retracing her escape route from years ago. Now, seeing the place in person, she noticed discrepancies.

Her memories of fleeing as a child resurfaced, contradicting her current assumptions.

Sienna finally understood that when Finnian rebuilt the base, he had reversed its layout.

With this realization, Sienna felt more confident. She looked towards the brightly lit building and continued her investigation.

Finnian's paranoia meant he hadn't stationed many guards along these routes, fearing it might arouse suspicion. Yet, his caution also provided Sienna with cover.

However, his meticulousness also posed a challenge. The heavily secured base was impossible for Sienna to enter.

She could only watch from a distance as people in lab coats occasionally emerged, reporting to Finnian. Sienna saw two people being summoned to the small building.

Though she had found the research base, Sienna couldn't determine how many victims were inside. She attempted to sneak in several times but eventually gave up.