Reborn in the Enemy's Embrace

"Have they been behaving well all this time?" I asked, looking apologetically at Violette. "I’m sorry for the trouble.’

Violette waved a hand dismissively. ’They’re extremely well-behaved. I’ve never seen such obedient children." I could tell that she really liked the kids. It was just that they caused some trouble today.

"You should stop scolding them as well. Even though I think that they did overreact in this matter, they had good intentions just like what Dexter said." Violette smiled as she looked at Ashton.

She then said, "You can’t bury someone else alive next time. It’s enough to just inform the teachers or scare them, okay?"

Ashton nodded obediently. He then stole a gaze at me, as if worried that I was still angry.

I felt angry and heartbroken as I pulled the kids into my embrace. "I’m not trying to blame both of you. It’s just that the way you handled things was really wrong. Every mistake should be met with a balanced punishment. That bully didn’t deserve to die, right?

"Besides, it’s up to the law to punish those who make mistakes. There are law enforcers in human society. You don’t have the right to administer justice as you wish."

"Can I be a law enforcer, then?" Ashton asked, looking at me seriously.

Chuckling, I replied, ’Sure. You should study hard and aim to become a police officer like Zion or Eason, or a coroner like Violette in the future."

Ashton glanced over at Violette. ’I want to become a coroner."

"Let me tell you, he’s really something!" Violette looked around before whispering to me in shock, "Do you know what he did? There was a case of a husband killing his wife in our department a few days ago.

"I was stumped, but he glimpsed through the practical report and told me that the killer was the victim’s husband. He even pointed out the doubtful points and provided evidence. The case was immediately solved, and I even got a small bonus too.’

I flashed a smile at Ashton. "That’s amazing of you! We should let Violette treat us to dinner with her bonus, then.’

Violette looked at me disdainfully, muttering. "You’re such a cheapskate."

I carried Xan with a smile while Dexter took Ashton’s hand. We then walked out of the police station together. "What should we have for dinner tonight?" I asked him. "It’s on Violette!"

Dexter smiled helplessly and said, "I’ve made reservations. Let’s go."

Dexter had made a reservation in advance in a high-end and hard-to-book sky restaurant in Huma. I had heard that it had a wonderful ambiance, yet I had never been to the place.

I seemed to recall Damien bringing Juliet over.

It was Sophia Carlson’s birthday back then, yet Juliet was the one Damien brought to the restaurant. They were even photographed holding hands by paparazzi.

I wasn’t too sure what Damien felt toward Juliet. Perhaps he had feelings for her. He wouldn’t have been so caring otherwise.

But he ultimately thought Sophia Carlson was the one he loved. What a contradicting person he was.

I only felt pity whenever I thought of Damien now. Even though he was still alive, he was no longer the Damien of the past.

Life could be funny sometimes. One moment, I was feeling pity for him; the next moment, I saw "Damien" as I was stepping out of the elevator.

He was probably no longer Damien now but Miguel.

He was there with Daisy and even Una.

To be honest, the sight of the three of them together looked peculiar.

They sat by the floor-to-ceiling windows. The waiter walked over and smiled at Daisy, saying, "Your son and daughter-in-law look like a good match, madam.’

Daisy’s expression evidently fell before tossing the menu to Miguel. He said nothing, simply making his order with the waiter and only speaking to her once the waiter left.

I couldn’t hear what they were talking about as I was farther away. Miguel was probably trying to coax Daisy. The entire scene really felt out of place.

Miquel was now occupying Damien’s youthful body while Daisy was slowly aging away.

Her bodily functions were gradually deteriorating. Added to the fact that she was a first-generation experimental subject and technology back then wasn’t as advanced.

That was why Daisy took Una away from Nancy and kept Una by her side.

I took a sharp breath. Now that I thought about it, the reason Nancy adopted Una as her daughter was probably also to prepare a backup body for herself.

These people were truly terrifying. They all yearned for immortality.

Dexter had also seen the peculiar family seated by the windows. His expression fell as he took my hand, wanting to leave.

"Isn’t that Damien? He’s looking pretty decent now. I wonder if he was threatened by his mother,’ Violette said disdainfully when she spotted them.

Her voice was a little too loud. It made Daisy and the others look over.

Miguel looked at us with unfamiliarity, yet he still said to Daisy, "Those young people..."

Daisy looked at Dexter and me with a smile. "What a coincidence."

We wouldn’t be able to leave now.

"Indeed," I replied, shielding the kids as I looked at Daisy.

"Let’s all have a meal together, then." Daisy gestured for us to join them for dinner.

"No need. It’s uncomfortable to eat with strangers," I rejected.

Daisy simply smiled and said nothing else.

I glanced at Una. Her gaze toward me was a complicated one.

I actually couldn’t understand something. Una was a smart clone subject, so she should know Daisy’s intention for keeping her around.

But why didn’t she escape or stay away from Daisy? Why would Una stay by her side despite how dangerous it was?

As we walked past the family of three, they all looked at us with a peculiar gaze.

I could feel a sense of unfamiliarity from Miguel. Perhaps he really was no longer Damien.

"Don’t you think the three of them are strange, Sophia? But I can’t put a finger to it." Even Violette realized that they were acting strangely.

I made a shushing motion. We should just focus on eating instead. Who knew if Daisy might go crazy again? Zion and the others weren’t back yet, and the mystery of the laboratory in the desolate area remained unsolved. We had to keep a low profile recently.

A waiter came over and said, "The madam over there sent you some wine and dishes."

Before we even made our order, Daisy had someone send over some red wine and steak. The steak was still dripping with red juice, making it seem unappetizing.

"This is prime filet mignon. It’s the least exercised part of the cow. As such, it’s also the most tender part.’ Daisy raised her glass at us with a smile.

She seemed to have deliberately mentioned the term "tender". She was warning us that everyone was just like the steak on this plate-waiting to be carved up.

Oh, how arrogant of her.

I said, "Please send a steak over to that madam as well-make it well-done. She has digestive issues since she’s older, so she won’t be able to digest a medium-rare steak like this. The asparagus has to be tender as well. After all, older people prefer things that are tender."

Daisy’s expression evidently darkened as she stared at me begrudgingly.

Miguel had been silent all the while. He glanced over at me, smiling as if he could no longer hold it in. He then comforted Daisy, "She’s just returning the favor. You don’t have to think too much about it."

Daisy snorted. "Do you think she’s only returning the favor?"

Miguel coughed softly. ’How about we leave for now, then?"

Daisy looked as if she had expected his words. She dropped her cutlery and said, ’I’m not eating anymore. You guys go ahead."

After that, she got up and left on her own. Miguel sighed before getting up to run after her.

Una, however, was calmly eating her steak, even wiping her lips clean when she was done. She glanced over at me as she got up to follow them.

"Why must you follow them around?" I asked, out of concern.

"Surely, someone has to be the steak on the plate,’ Una mumbled. She then tossed the handkerchief into the trash can and caught up with them.

Unable to understand her words, I frowned and looked at Dexter.

He had his head lowered, not unlike Miguel when he said, ’Don’t overthink it. Order up."

I looked at Dexter in suspicion. Somehow, I felt as if he had control of the entire situation.

He was the only person who could conduct the Reincarnation Project. Una still remained by Daisy’s side despite knowing her intentions. Besides, Una had followed Dexter around before this, and he had kept her alive.

She had said that Dexter made a deal with her for her to be my backup body. Could it be that he had also arranged for Una to be with the Colemans now?