Chapter 284

"You think you're so very clever, don't you? Stealing my research, sabotaging my work. Well, I've played the long game, friend. And now, with Nova's help, finally, I'll get my own back.

He smiled at thoughts of days to come. "The day of reckoning approaches, Dr. Richard. And you will not know what hit you."

Again he guffawed, and a laugh reverberated in the lab. "Oh, this is going to be sweet. Very sweet indeed."

Jumping with joy, Dr. Tofu began to get down to work, what would probably be the final showdown with his arch-nemesis. The day of triumph was getting closer and closer; he could hardly wait.

Nova slid into the secret phone booth and dialed Rodriguez's number. His heart was galloping, his fingers shaking slightly.

The phone rang, and then the familiar voice on the other end picked up. "Hello?"

His heart leaped with Rodriguez's voice, but he just could not bring himself to talk.

Rodriguez's voice came back through, "Hello? Is someone on the