Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld
Chapter 55 Little Thing, Am I Too Selfish?

"So we concluded that, in addition to temperature, this toxin also requires external nutrient supply to survive. And the source of this nutrient supply is the bacteria in the human oral cavity."

"The toxin has an outer layer that allows it to breathe. Once broken, the toxin's activity immediately kills the host. After extraction, the temperature does not reach a constant condition, and the dry external environment lacks the bacterial supply it needs, so they all deactivate."

Sylvester smirked, "So the toxin didn't show its effects on the mice because it lost its activity."

"Yes, Mr. Gomez," Vanessa nodded.

Hmm!

Interesting!

This is really fascinating!

Wolfgang actually has this?

It's unlikely.

Either Wolfgang bought it from elsewhere or they are the exclusive reseller.

Vanessa thought for a moment and asked, "Mr. Gomez, where exactly was this toxin discovered? And this person, where did you find him?"

In truth, she was quite interested in researching it. After all, this toxin was extremely insidious. If she could study and analyze it, uncover its drawbacks, she would definitely report it and dismantle this organization. Sylvester glanced at her and said, "To tell you the truth, I'm not sure."

Vanessa fell silent. Were there things in this world that even Mr. Gomez didn't know?

Sylvester didn't say he didn't know; he was just as puzzled.

"Alright, let's file this matter away. If there are any discoveries in the future, I'll inform you," Sylvester said as he walked out.

Halfway through, he paused. He actually wanted to ask Vanessa about the blood of the little one.

In his pocket was the piece of gauze he had brought from the estate, it was stained with Lela's blood. The blood on it had dried, but because it belonged to the little one, he had kept it and couldn't bear to throw it away. After some thought, Sylvester raised his eyebrows, a trace of desolation flashing in his eyes.

How could he bear to study the little one?

Even if he died, he wouldn't exploit her.

Vanessa watched Sylvester's figure recede and spoke up, "Mr. Gomez, how have you been feeling lately? Has the onset time come earlier?"

Sylvester removed his mask and tossed it into the medical waste chute, revealing his stunning face. He nonchalantly replied, "No, same as before."

With that, he left on his own.

Vanessa watched Sylvester's fading figure, shaking her head with a sigh.

Was heaven really this jealous of the man?

Would Heaven even allow Mr. Gomez to endure such pain and then die!

Truly, it's unfair.

Vanessa stood there without speaking for a long time, until her student assistant Rupert approached, "Teacher, what are you standing here daydreaming for? Mr. Gomez left a while ago." "Forget it, just focus on your work. Be careful, or I won't pass your thesis," she snapped.

Rupert's mouth twitched, and he quickly went back to work.

...

Greafury City,

Dragon Manor.

A low-key and luxurious Maybach slowly drove in as the thick iron gates were slowly pulled open by the servants. The air was filled with a sense of history, with tall trees lining both sides that seemed endless. As the car entered the territory of Dragon Manor, the tall trees on both sides gradually receded, revealing the European-styled main villa in the distance.

Other villas were scattered around, as if guarding the main villa.

Lela, wearing a white pleated dress, sat on the steps, following the sunlight and feeling its warmth.

Her skin was extremely fair and translucent, as if she would never tan. It practically glowed in the sunlight.

She paused for a moment...

Squinting her eyes, with a faint hint of red at the corners, added a touch of charm. She seemed ethereal and enchanting.

Sylvester spotted her from afar, and his gloomy mood instantly vanished. She was his little treasure.

This scene felt like a dream, so much so that when he recalled it later, it seemed like a gift from heaven.

Catching sight of Sylvester's figure, Lela immediately opened her eyes and dashed towards him, just like she used to at the Sylvester Manor.

Sylvester stood by the car, slowly extending his arms towards her, waiting for that moment when her tenderness would leap into his embrace.

"Sylvester, you're back," Lela exclaimed, throwing herself into his arms.

Sylvester held her tightly, deeply inhaling the scent of her hair. He wanted to see her every day, hold her, and keep her by his side at all times, never allowing her to go anywhere, belonging to him alone, until he left this world... Immediately, Sylvester smirked inwardly. Was he being too selfish?

Back in the room, Sylvester placed the bloodstained piece of gauze alongside Lela's initial clothes and locked them together in the safe.

When he came, Sylvester didn't bring anything from the Sylvester Manor, except for this safe, as it contained items that belonged to the little treasure.

...

Time flew by quickly, and Sylvester had been in Greafury City with Lela for two months.

During these two months, several unusual events had occurred to Lela.