Chapter 23

"So, what do we do with Lady Eve? Since she led us into a trap, I'm guessing we're not getting her out of Freeland?" Jen asked Jefferson.

"No, in fact, we're going to use her to bait a trap of our own." Jefferson said.

"For who?" Anissa asked.

"Tobias. He wants Lady Eve, then we'll use her to lure him into a trap." Jefferson said.

"Okay, but Jeff, there's still a flaw in that plan. Even if we take down Tobias, we need genuine proof of his criminal activities for any charge to stick." Gambi reminded him.

"Not to mention we still need a place to put him, since we can't hand him over to the ASA and he's got his claws dug in deep within the Freeland Police Department." Anissa said.

"I never said that we'd be baiting the trap immediately, but we are going to be using her for one." Jefferson said.

"Good, because there are still more variables we need to work out first." Jen said and Jefferson nodded.

Lynn was standing in her lab, working on the latest research Dr. Snow had sent her on the metahuman cure and she was once again reminded just how much better and more advanced Dr. Snow's approach to the problem was then her own, since while deep down, she could see her own work as a basis, but Dr. Snow had improved it drastically, since it looked like she'd replaced the regenerative enzymes from Tobias Whale with dark matter energy, which would flood the subject's body with a dose of dark matter and not only stabilize the meta gene, but also change their powers to a dark matter mutation, which would also allow them to be affected by the metahuman cure Caitlin had developed in the old earth, giving the subjects the chance to reclaim their normal lives if they wanted. Lynn had to admit, it was pretty ingenious and she planned on giving Dr. Snow all the credit, since while Lynn had helped a bit, this new cure was mostly Dr. Snow's brain child.

"Dr. Stewart." A familiar voice said and she turned to see Odell walk into her lab.

"Can I help you with something, Mr." Lynn asked.

"Odell. And actually, I'd like to help you. I've been made aware of your research and I'd like to help it progress." Odell said.

"I'm already getting help with it, but thank you." Lynn said, not wanting Odell anywhere near this work.

"I'm aware that you've been consulting with Dr. Caitlin Snow in Central City, but with the resources I could provide you with, you would be able to take full credit for your work." Odell said.

"Thank you, but no." Lynn said.

"I'm afraid that I am not asking. You will come to work for me, one way or another." Odell said.

"I'd rather destroy this research than let you use it." Lynn said as she typed out a message on her phone saying S.O.S. and sent the message to her ex-husband behind her back.

"And how would you know what I'd do with it?" Odell asked.

"I don't, but considering the fact that you just show up out of nowhere and insist that I work for you, not exactly getting good vibes." Lynn said, trying to stall for time as she hoped Jeff would get here fast enough.

"Do not test me Dr. Stewart. Let's just say that it would be beneficial for you if you came with me without a fuss." Odell said.

"I will never work for you." Lynn said as she wondered what was taking Jeff so long.

"Have it your way then Dr. Stewart. But don't say I didn't warn you." Odell said.

"What are you?" Lynn asked, as gas filled the room and she passed out.

"You should've taken my offer. Then none of this would be necessary. But like I said, you will provide me with your services. One way or another." Odell said as his hologram form flickered slightly.

"Perhaps I should pay this Dr. Snow a visit as well. After all, two minds are better than one." Odell said as his commandos entered the lab.

"Take both Dr. Stewart and any data on her computer regarding the cure have them both sent to the Pit." Odell said and the commandos nodded as they proceeded to follow their orders.

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