Chapter 1152

Cole spun around, his expression shifting instantly. "Dad, I'm here," he said, knowing he had to stay put for now, or risk blowing his cover. With the police sniffing around the warehouse, he was in the dark about whether Oliver and Josefina knew what was up. He couldn't let his mind wander too far down that path; he might lose his cool.

Over at the warehouse, Oliver and Josefina had made their way inside. The place was an absolute disaster, with everything in disarray. Oliver noticed Josefina crouch down and quickly helped her back up. "Josie, don't forget your gloves," he reminded her, handing over a pair. "It's too risky without them."

Josefina looked up at Oliver's serious face, and with a cheeky smile, stood on tiptoes to give him a quick kiss. Oliver blinked, caught off guard, but his gaze softened with affection. "Get to work," Josefina teased, darting off with a laugh. As she checked out the damage, Oliver stood for a moment, grinning, before following her lead.

Before long, Percy showed up, joining Josefina in the cleanup effort. "Sorry I'm late," he puffed, slightly out of breath.

Josefina shot him a look. "What have you been up to? Mandy said you haven't been by the lab for a couple of days."

Percy hesitated for a moment but then shrugged it off. "I took on a side gig, sorry about that."

"No big deal. If you've got stuff to handle, take care of that first."

"Josie, I'm done with that. Nothing's more important than what you've asked me to do. Promise I won't be late again," Percy said, eager to make amends.

Listening in, Oliver felt his patience wearing thin. Was Percy not thinking before speaking? Oliver was standing right there, not some invisible man. Quickly, he stepped up beside Josefina.

"Percy, I've got Josie's tasks covered. If you've got private work, focus on that first," Oliver insisted.

Percy nodded, looking a bit sheepish. "The side work's mostly wrapped up, so I'll concentrate here," he replied, eyes downcast.

Josefina shot Oliver a glance, hinting at him to ease up, then dove back into work. They gathered everything useful packed it up, and planned to 45, an

haunt back to the lab for a closer look.

Darren arrived on the scene, eyes wide with shock and anger at the hidden lab within the warehouse. "They have the nerve to conduct experiments on U.S. soil? Unbelievable!"

Oliver nodded. "Darren, you need to report this up the chain ASAP. Anyone who messes with us, no matter where they are, won't get away with it!"

"Mr. Oliver Couldn't agree more!

Anyone who messes with us, no matter how far, won't escape

justice!" Damen compe

stepping

aside to make a call and report the situation.

Josefina turned to Percy. "Get this stuff back to the lab. Once the authorities show

up, we might not be able to take anything with us."

Percy nodded, understanding the urgency, and left with the evidence.

When Darren came back after his call, Percy had already left. "Josefina, where's your assistant?"

"He headed back. There's some evidence that needs testing right away. I'll send the results to your phone as soon as they're ready."

Oliver sighed. "With threats inside and out, Darren, there are very few people we can truly rely on."

Darren suddenly realized what Josefina was doing-helping him safeguard the evidence. If there were still traitors among them, who knew

wwhat could be tampered with? He looked at Josefina, both serious and grateful. "Josefina, thank you!" Cóntent

Josefina blinked, a bit puzzled. "What are you thanking me for all of a sudden?"