บท 908: The Shrewish Fiancée

Justin leaned over right up to Nora and whispered, "The Queen Mother."

Nora raised her brows. What? Was the Queen Mother still alive?

Justin nodded.

Nora was puzzled. "Then why was the throne ceded to the Queen?"

Justin replied, "The Queen Mother abdicated over ten years ago and has retreated behind the scenes. She's gotten on in her years and must be already at least 70 years old now. The Queen is her youngest daughter."

Everything clicked in Nora's head now.

That made sense. Only members of the royal family would be able to build an enormous laboratory in Buckingham Palace basement.

"This is just my theory, and I don't have any direct evidence yet, but I should think that one's greatest wish after they age would probably be longevity. Moreover, Trueman's modified genes do indeed have to do with his lifespan. If he manages to get the V16 administered, he would live to at least 200 years old."