Chapter 126. Finding a Way to Block the Attack

Though Alberto was ignorant of Domi’s past demeanor, he knew him presently as a man who operated purely on logic, ruthlessly eliminating threats without a shred of remorse. While Domi valued talent immensely, any gifted individual with a dissenting thought could not expect to survive even a day under his scrutiny.

After a tense stand-off, Winston finally allowed Hubert to seek out Jacob. This was no whimsical pursuit. Hubert perceived Jacob’s recent attempt to distance himself as an act of protection. Yet, avoidance wasn’t a remedy he could stomach.

If Jacob was truly ensnared by anguish, Hubert would reflect on all that had transpired. He was determined to free him from Domi’s oppressive clutches, and thereafter, they would walk separate paths, their destinies no longer intertwined.

Hubert’s journey led him to the research sector, where, strangely, no one barred his path. It seemed as though Alberto’s prior intimation ensured Hubert’s presence went unquestioned, a