Chapter 121: Poison Can Kill?

The press conference brought a whirlwind of inquiries, painting Bellrox Corporation and Drake Chwe in a more favorable light. Yet, amid the positive buzz, Drake's unease amplified. Kale Justinbaste's absence troubled him, especially since the system feature alarm meant to signal Zack White's proximity hadn't triggered in Justinbaste's presence.

"Where did he go? Why isn't he here?" Drake pondered, his mind spinning with doubt. His initial assumption that Justinbaste might be Zack White crumbled, leaving him even warier of Justinbaste's true identity.

"Are you looking for Lucille?" Marianne's voice snapped Drake out of his thoughts, drawing attention to Lucille's absence.

"Lucille?" Drake's brow furrowed as he scanned the room, only just realizing she was missing. "Right, where is she?"

"I think she remained in the break room. She said she wouldn't be of any help here at all," Marianne informed him.