Chapter 123

Keegan Sergeyev moved down the corridor of the underground laboratory when the geneticist, just returning from a smoke break, spotted him and quickly straightened.

“Товарищ Сергеев!”

[Comrade Sergeyev!] the man called out, respectful and alert.

Keegan didn’t slow but gave a slight nod.

“Новости?”

[Any news?] he asked.

“Yes, sir. Please come with me,” the man politely answered and led Keegan inside the laboratory, where another doctor was busy inspecting a slide under his microscope.

The geneticist who had been with Keegan suddenly turned, walking swiftly to his desk. He grabbed a document marked

Confidential, then returned to Keegan’s side, and handed it to him without a word.

Keegan took the document with a swift motion, his eyes never leaving the man’s face. The room fell silent as he unfolded the paper and began reading. His sharp gaze quickly moved over the lines, taking in the details.

As he read, his stern expression