Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 1163 In The Basement

Years ago, the Zeller Family went on a trip, but no one knew where they went. When they returned, they were

mysteriously poisoned, and even Nathan couldn't find a cure.

Just as they thought that their lives were forfeit, White and Nicole showed up like avenging angels. Nicole was young

at the time, in her early teens, but her medical skills were already exceptional. Although she looked as though she

was merely White's apprentice, it was clear that she seemed to know almost everything.

After a week of diagnosis and treatment, the Zeller Family was finally cured.

Ever since then, the Zeller Family had been extremely grateful to Nicole and White.

"Hello, Mrs. Zeller," Nicole greeted politely.

Jennifer pulled her to a seat and smiled warmly. "Well, I initially wanted both of the children to join us, but they're

busy abroad so they couldn't make it. I apologize in their stead."

Nicole waved her off and said, "Mrs. Zeller, please don't worry about it. Besides, I have to thank Mr. Zeller for his

help with entering the academy."

Both Nathan and Jennifer were medical professionals, and their children were naturally influenced by their

outstanding parents ever since they were young. As a result, both were pursuing their careers in the same field

abroad.

When she mentioned the academy, the smile on Jennifer's face faded somewhat. She furrowed her brows, sighing.

"The people there are bad people, Nicole. Why do you insist on endangering yourself by going to such a place?"

The entire medical community knew of the conflict between the Yael Family from the science academy and White.

Although Nicole's identity was still a secret to the public, the Yael Family was well aware of her connection with the

now-deceased White. So, Jennifer was rightly confused about why Nicole wanted to enter the academy.

When Nathan heard his wife's bringing up this particular topic, he reached out and whispered an explanation in her

ear. The moment she understood the situation, a displeased frown immediately appeared on her face. She

struggled to hold back her anger and eventually gave into her emotions as she slammed the table, grumbling,

"Those people from Yael are doing shady things again! I knew it! I'm certain those love bugs are still somewhere in

the academy. They're definitely still doing this in secret!"

Nicole perked up upon hearing Jennifer's mention of love bugs and she immediately pressed for answers, asking,

"Mrs. Zeller, you know about them?"

Jennifer breathed in several times, trying to calm her temper before nodding slowly and began explaining, "I've

been working at the academy for a while, so I have some inkling about them. The love bugs were frankly terrible

and should never see the light of day. So, when I discovered them, I had the Yael Family take care of it. I haven't

seen them in years. I always assumed they destroyed it at my behest, but it seems that I have underestimated their

shamelessness. I never thought that they would go behind my back and keep cultivating such repulsive creatures in

secret!"

Nicole pursed her lips as she looked at Jennifer, who was brimming with righteous fury, and asked, "Mrs. Zeller, do

you know where the Yael Family cultivates the love bugs?"

Jennifer swiftly composed herself and furrowed her brows. She pondered over the question for a while before

saying gently, "Nicole, these love bugs are dangerous. Whether it's their cultivation or research, there are a lot of

risks pertaining to this particular bug."

Nicole shook her head and said firmly, "I'm not afraid of danger. I will save Colton by any means necessary."

Jennifer no longer tried to persuade her from changing her course upon seeing her determined she was to go down

this path. So, she nodded and said candidly, "They were studying the bugs in the labs before I caught them red-

handed and demanded that they stop their research immediately. I doubt that they continued their research in the

labs after I kicked up such a huge fuss over it. It wouldn't look great for them if I caught them a second time, you

know?"

Suddenly, she tilted her head to the side as she considered the building's layout. Then, she looked at Nicole and

suggested, "I do have an idea where those bugs might be stored at the moment. The academy has a basement

that isn't open to the public. It's very likely the love bugs are hidden there. I know for a fact that those things thrive

in damp and cold environments. That place fits the criteria."

Nicole nodded and said gratefully, "Thank you, Mrs. Zeller. Do you know how to get in?"

Since the Yael Family might be conducting their research in the basement, Nicole was certain that getting access to

the area wouldn't be easy. Jennifer wasn't the least bit surprised to hear Nicole asking about that as she swiftly rose

to her feet and puttered about the room.

After a short while, she returned with a key in hand. Then, she placed it on the table and slid it over as she

explained, "This is the key to the basement. The academy has a large basement full of medicinal supplies, so each

official has a key."