
Steven's arrival at the Aston research center certainly surprised many researchers there. Their usual blank faces with expressions are now more colorful. Some of them exchanged looks. Alex, who had long been interested in Steven's abilities, grinned at his place.
Steven saw a lot of changes there. The last time he remembered this place wasn't as big as it is now. In addition there are some clustered sections - groups now. The researchers work with the team on their position except for Alex who is alone.
"It seems like a lot of progress, what have you created recently?" steven asked, looking at Aston.
"Not many, several experiments to control memory with drugs. So far the sample has gone pretty well."
"People heartbeat?"
"Yes, I can kill them with a heart attack if I want to."
Steven was silent for a moment, all Aston did was to torture and kill. Not to help a lot of people.
"You know, I hate weak people. For me the weak should be destroyed. There are so many people who are doing harm in this world."
"So how many of your employees died of heart attacks were you? you killed them because they were useless?"
"You're watching me? But ... What do you think?"
"That's cheating, Aston. Instead of firing you instead of killing them, you're having fun with it."
Aston laughed out loud. Then with a spirit of embracing Steven towards one of the rooms filled with monitors. Full red, green and yellow dots. Someone was on duty there, a teenager. He saluted Aston when they came in.
"Welcome to join, man! When you join, you should be marked as well. That's my condition, I'll specially make blue for you" Aston said, embracing Steven intimately. Unfortunately, Steven quickly broke away and faced Aston.
"I chose cooperation, not to be one of your collections."
Aston smiled meaningfully. "Of course, it's not a controlling chip. Just as a signal detector, so I can know where you are"
"Don't be too presumptuous, Aston. I don't mind destroying this place." said Steven, his tone sounded playful but the look in his eyes showed a real threat.
"Well, if you don't want to, the choice is one." Aston is turning the mimicry into a more serious one. "Tell me the real reason you agreed to join me, I know you won't want to do this. Especially if that innocent girl knows."
Steven was on the brink, the two choices both sending him to the same danger. "I told you" he replied. Of course Steven knows Aston will not be satisfied, he is just stalling while thinking how to break away.
"Son... You think I was a kid yesterday afternoon? tell me what the old man promised. He threatened you with something?" Aston's eye-light changed for a moment as he second-guessed.
"He promised me the number one position. If the project to cure his son succeeds, he will give me half of his fortune. That's tempting, isn't it? I'll be above you."
Aston stared at Steven's net for a long time. Judging whether the word is a truth or a lie. Steven is a man who is able to set the expression, when he lies no one will know. Only one person can't make him lie. It's not impossible, but it's Steven's own choice. He just didn't want to lie to her.
"You're a genius and can lie to me, so can I check your answer with a tool?" aston smirk.
Steven smiled, "of course, why not?" answer's relaxed.
Aston took him to another room. The room wasn't very big and Steven knew what was there. A lie detector that has been modified from its original form. Steven laughed inwardly, as if he were playing with an amateur cop. A class of Aston who was also a genius, how could he believe in such a tool?
"Don't consider this tool the same as the police. It's obviously different" Aston said, as if knowing that Steven was making fun of him at heart.
"Sit down there, I'll check on you myself" Aston said.
Steven walked to where Aston showed him. Sit there comfortably before an object is placed on his head and two on the ends of his thumbs. Steven could feel a subtle sting on his thumb as it touched him.
"I'll start" said Aston.
Aston began to ask the same question. Steven also replied as he explained earlier. Aston frowned and was a little surprised. It's just that he quickly controlled himself. There, on the monitor screen the test results showed that Steven was telling the truth. Aston was very confident that Steven was only controlling his expression, so he could not see the lies of facial expressions and other bodily reactions. Aston was very confident in his suspicions, but through the tool he hesitated a little. After all, Aston trusted his instincts rather than the eyes and results of the tool. So that he felt very aggrieved at this agreement.
Aston had to lose at the beginning. Though he had wanted to monitor Steven's movements and wanted to control it as well. Although a bit disappointed, but Aston was not too surprised. The estimate is correct.
'How far is this child above me?' aston asked inwardly as they returned to the research room. Looking at Steven from the corner of his eye, it puts pressure on him for the first time in his life. The feeling of fear and curiosity melted into one, making his soul feel very passionate to show that he was the ruler. That nothing in this world surpasses his genius in any case.
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Clara and Lusi were walking around the shopping mall accompanied by a dozen bodyguards who followed her secretly. Only Jun and Carlos were beside Clara.
Clara, you know a lot of people are following her. Glanced at Jun lazily who reciprocated an apologetic smile from Jun.
"Lately you've been like Steven, Jun." hired Clara when she picked out a soft, blue-dyed dress.
Usut had a whistle on why Clara was in a crowded place and given permission is because the university held an annual art week event that has been going on for a week. Tonight is the highlight and the gathering of various winners. Medical majors who have separate buildings are actually not too participating because of the busy schedule of courses. But they are still required to take part in several races and attend the peak night.
Clara certainly has a dress in her closet. Even they are not touched because Clara is only always at home and in college. He went to the mall because it was Lusi who asked to be accompanied. All of you take the gloomy Clara for a walk. Luci is of course very sensitive, he knows Clara is upset every day because of the news and gossip that exists. Not to mention the kids who are still talking about it behind or intentionally when in class when there is no Jun.
Clara and Lusi have finished choosing and they are now drinking coffee in a cafe there. Clara noticed Jun who was much more alert and looked more serious. Several times he whispered in his earphones. Carlos also suddenly left after Jun gave a nod to him.
"What's Jun?" ask Clara at last.
"It's okay Miss, continue your activities" he replied. His eyes focused around him.
"Nothing you say? you guys are more vigilant." continued Lusi who already looks scared.
"Then can you stop the conversation? we'll get back to the car as soon as we can." Jun immediately looked at Clara who immediately woke up followed by Lusi.
He got up and immediately took a position to the right of Clara and grabbed her hand. Grasping it tightly while walking out. Carlos hasn't shown up yet. Jun already looked worried. A dozen guards who had been secretly now only 5 people immediately surrounded them.
Clara even docked at Jun for getting scared. When they reached the parking area, they were greeted by Carlos and several other bodyguards who were already panting. Carlos was even injured on his wrist, there was a small incision there.
"What's going on?" clara asked as Jun pushed her slowly into the car.
"It's okay, now we're home soon." Jun replied briefly.
Jun himself was driving with Carlos beside him. "Carlos, your hand..."
Upon entering the motorway, Jun increased the speed of the car. Clara could see two escort cars behind and right of them. While some bikers were seen chasing. They fill the streets quite a lot. The police siren in the back was not authorized by them. As if it wasn't an obstacle.
Carlos pulled out a gun and shot the tires of two bikers. While two of their other guard cars were rattled because of the tires of the car that was shot by a motorcyclist. Inevitably Jun swapped positions with Carlos. He turned to sit next to Clara and moved Clara to the center. He told them to duck as he opened the car window and pulled out two guns at once.
"Clara..have my hand." whispered Lusi as she was already very frightened. Clara took his hand. He's scared too.
Once out of the motorway, the remaining bikers no longer follow them. Then Carlos immediately slowed down the car. They were also quite close to the Missions.
Arriving at Clara's mension. All his joints he can't move. His whole body shook violently. Lusi helped Carlos go inside. The girl was faster to overcome her fear than Clara who I don't know how many times she experienced this.
"Miss...are you okay?" ask Jun. Stand next to the open car door. Clara turned her head, she shed her tears and shook her head slowly.
"Sorry Jun.. I'm not. I'm not..."
Jun immediately carried Clara bridal and entered the house. Clara with the rest of her strength hugged Jun's neck tightly. At least he felt safe, only the effects of the incident still had a big impact on him.
"I'm sorry, I can't control my fear. I'm always troubling you." Clara said when they got to the room.
Jun laid Clara down and covered her. Phone the waiter to provide water and warm tea for two people. Then he sent Steven a message immediately.
Jun wants to immediately investigate the person behind this attack. One of his subordinates who was left behind when their car ringsek managed to catch some of them. Although they did it by seizing police cars, it made some of them have to deal with them.
"Jun. I don't want to be alone."
Jun looked over, he did not come out. He looked at the girl he loved carefully. Clara looked fragile, her pleading face sending something else to Jun. He walked over there and sat on Clara's bedside. Tidying Clara's messy hair. Jun held his weight with one hand and the other hand stroked Clara's head hair. Look at those eyes very gently.
"As long as there is me, you will be safe. I won't let you be touched by them. So never fear Clara. You have me by your side. Even my life I will give you as long as you are fine." Jun said, his voice deep and calm.
Clara did not know nor did she understand. But he realized Jun was very different. Jun spoke like a man to the woman he loved. Making Clara wonder if she overvalued Jun's current treatment?
"Jun." Clara, she lowered Jun's hand which was now caressing her cheek.
As if to his senses, Jun immediately fixed his position. His face was slightly flushed and also full of guilt.
"Ma.sorry! I'll wait outside until master arrives. He was on his way." Jun said half nervously.
After the door closed, Clara looked at the confused door of her room. He felt very strange at Jun's behavior just now. Ignoring that, Clara picks up her phone, sits on the bed and calls Steven.
"Yes, Clara? I'm on my way, I'll be there in 15 minutes."
"Hmm .. I'll wait. Steven. careful."
Over there, Steven smiled. Clara who softens like this is very sweet.
"Don't worry, you can take your friend upstairs if I'm late. Ask him to accompany you."
"Can?"
"Sure, he's your best friend."
"I'll wait for you, see you."
"Hmm. See you, baby."
Clara held her heart that was pounding very strongly. He very rarely contacted Steven first. Because he was afraid he would disturb him. Clara was just afraid Steven would find her fussy and she would get bored. Don't know if Steven was very happy when Clara took the initiative to contact him first.
Although their relationship has a gaping hole at the moment. Clara tries to better understand and endure the pain of her jealousy. He is not angry very often. If he was bothered by the news, he would just shut up more and avoid Steven. It actually makes Steven very tormented, because he knows he hurt Clara again. Nor could he say the exact reason he did some of the things that looked close to Violet. Like last time, they went to a boutique and were seen sitting in a cafe afterwards. It's like a dating couple.
Steven couldn't prevent the news from appearing. Sometimes it makes it look real. He did so only to persuade Violet to follow him into the research room. Treating her special so that Violet obeys her without thinking.
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Jun was struck in a daydream on the balcony. Steven was late from the 15 minutes he said. It's 30 minutes from the last time Clara called. Clara was with Lusi in the room, eating biscuits and warm tea. Distract the memories of the incident with small talk and occasionally joking.
Clara repeatedly turned to the door, hoping Steven would show up there. It was getting dark and he hadn't come home yet. "Lusi... Do you want to take a shower? put on my shirt first" said Clara. Choose to distract again.
"Good idea, why don't you stay. Is your boyfriend going to give you permission?" ask Lusi. It's nothing, he's still scared. Clara was aware of that.
"Of course, that's a great idea. Better still you stay here."
"Haha! Clara is overrated. I prefer my own room" said Lusi.
"That's a good idea for a while." Jun suddenly appeared in front of the door that had been open since earlier. Leaning there looked at the two girls in turn.
"really right? Jun also thought so." said Clara with enthusiasm.
"They could have caught you as bait to hurt Clara" Jun said.
Clara bowed down, she remembered the time Jun had suffered quite a severe injury back then. He looked at Susi and looked at her with a begging face.
"I can't Clara. I also work to remember. This house is too far from my college and my place of work."
"Then work in this house, be my lover's personal assistant."
Jun got out of the door and let Steven in. Susi wakes up from Clara's bed and stands near Jun who is still in the doorway.
"Sorry I'm late. You okay?" steven whispered as he hugged Clara who was still sitting on the bed.
Steven let go of his embrace and kissed the butterfly of Clara's lips. Jun threw away his gaze immediately and Lusi lowered his head in embarrassment to see the couple before him. On the sidelines, Lusi looked curiously at Jun. Susi who had been convinced by her conjecture, grew more confident when she saw Jun's face that looked injured. That flat face clearly looked pitiful in a few seconds before he managed to control himself. Showing a flat face as usual.