Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld
Chapter 286 Lela Begins to Suspect

Watching Lela's dejected figure, Martin and the others just assumed that Lela was in a bad mood because of Sylvester's severe condition.

Philip held back his emotions, feeling the warmth in his palm fade, and sighed, "I don't really get why Robert would share this forbidden method with Sarah." Martin, however, didn't doubt it and held Philip's hand. "Maybe Robert also sees Sarah as the next successor and decided to tell her."

Philip nodded, thinking that might be the case, but there was always a sense of foreboding in her heart.

But why she was in such a bad mood? Philip couldn't know.

"Forget it. Let's focus on how to make the potion and cure Mr. Gomez first."

Philip thought of the urgent matter at hand and didn't dwell on Lela's words.

"And remember, Mr. Gomez's illness stays between us. We can't let it get out, understood?"

"Got it!" Martin responded.

Lela came out of the underground lab at Apricot Grove Hall and went to Sylvester's bedside. She just glanced at him briefly before turning to leave. Trenton came in with Scarlett from outside and saw Lela leaving. He stopped her and said, "Lela, where are you going?"

For the first time, he saw Lela not staying by Sylvester's side.

Lela glanced at him and said, "I have an errand to run. You can take care of Sylvester."

After saying that, she left.

Trenton was very worried about Lela's bad complexion. Scarlett noticed this, patted Trenton's arm, and said, "Trenton, leave it to me." Trenton ruffled her hair and said, "Go ahead."

Not long after Lela left, Mildred returned.

Not seeing Lela by the bedside, he was momentarily surprised, "Where's Lela?"

Trenton shook his head and said, "She said she had an errand to run but didn't specify where she was going. I had Scarlett follow her." Hearing this, Mildred raised an eyebrow and said, "Trenton, what's between you and Scarlett?"

Trenton kicked him and said, "Hurry up and help Sylvester with the medicine. Don't ask so many questions."

Mildred said, "Just ask. No need to get so uptight."

At the Divine Doctor Association Library,

The gatekeeper saw Lela approaching and respectfully said, "Miss Edwards."

Lela turned her head and said, "Don't let anyone in."

The gatekeeper nodded, then saw Scarlett behind her and said, "What about this one?"

Lela turned to look at Scarlett, squinted her eyes, and said, "You don't need to follow me. I'm fine, don't worry." Scarlett pursed her lips, then looked at the internal structure of the library, and quickly said, "Lela, maybe I can help you." After all, she had promised Trenton to keep an eye on Lela.

Lela frowned, ignored her, and went straight into the library.

Scarlett immediately followed up.

Scarlett tried to follow, but the gatekeeper stopped her impatiently, "You can't go in. Miss Edwards said no one is allowed in."

Scarlett got angry, looked at the gatekeeper, circled him, finally stood in front of him, and said while pointing at him, "She did say no one is allowed in, but did Lela specifically say I can't go in?" The gatekeeper was stunned.

It seemed she had a point.

"So, are you allowed in or not?" The gatekeeper was a bit dumbfounded and confused.

Scarlett smiled, patted his shoulder, and said, "It's not this you should be worried about but the reason why you are here guarding the door."

After saying that, she turned and walked in.