Chapter 239 Chapter 239 When Ebie firmly insisted that Bennett wasnt a good person , Adriel paused .
To be fair , even he wasnt entirely sure what Bennett was thinking most of the time Bennell was just too smart and a scientist , no less .
And everyone knows , most brilliant researchers are a little unhinged in ways ordinary people cant comprehend .
And then there was Noelle .
Since coming back , Adriel had heard plenty about her how fast she learned , how talented she was .
She was only nineteen , yet already far ahead of her peers .
It wasnt entirely out of the question that Bennett had taken an interest in her for research purposes But then again , Noelle was family .
She was their sister .
Even if Bennett was a little crazy , he wouldnt actually treat his on sister like some test subject right ! Adriel decided hed talk to Bennett about it later just to get to get a read on his intentions .
main facility .
Meanwhile , Bennett had brought Noelle to one of his larger research labs a more advanced and secure division of the m As soon as they stepped inside and she caught sight of the white lab coats and gleaming medical instruments , a wave of unease hit her .
The place triggered all sorts of flashbacks to her own time at Atoraka Nowedon Laboratory none of which were pleasant .
You okay ? Bennett noticed the color drain from her face .
He stepped closer , gently placed a hand on her shoulder , and gave her a reassuring smile .
Relax , Noelle .
Im here , arent 1 Nothings gonna happen to you with me around .
She pushed his hand off her shoulder and muttered , Alright , what do you want this time ? Bennett chuckled softly , about to answer when another man approached a sharp eyed young researcher in a pristine lab coat .
His name tag read Dr. Liam Robertson His eyes flicked over Noelle with mild disdain before he turned to Bennett and said .
And whos this ? You know this facility isnt open for casual Visitors Bennett smiled politely .
Dr.
Robertson , this is my sister , Noelle .
Noelle forced a small , polite nod .
Nice to meet you .
Your sister , huh ? Liam arched a brow .
Even so , this isnt a sightseeing spot .
I get that youre the departments golden boy , but bringing in outsiders ! Really ? Noelle immediately bristled This guy was clearly the kind who could suck the warmth out of a room in seconds .
Shes not just visiting .
Bennett replied evenly .
Shes here as a volunteer for the memory resonance trials .
Liam blinked .
Her ? He gave Noelle a full once over disbelief written all over his face .
She looked way too soft for the kind of brutal trials they conducted here .
You sure about that ? Liam sneered .
Even trained soldiers struggle with this test .
I give her ..
what , three seconds before she calls it quits The experiment in question involved stimulating the brain with high frequency waves to attempt memory resonance , a process that aimed to capture , store , and potentially replicate memories .
It was cutting edge work and absolutely brutal on the test subjects .
Even elite soldiers rarely lasted inore than five minutes Civilians ! Harely a minute .
And in Liams eyes , Noelle looked like shed be lucky to last ten seconds , Noelle , of course , hated being underestimated .
Sure , she was annoyed Bennett had roped her into this again , but now that this Lian guy was bring such a jerk , her competitive streak kicked in How would you know if I dont try ? she shot back .
Maybe Ill surprise you Liam paused , then burst out laughing .
Sure , sure , Lets see what youve got .
Surprise me .
He walked away still chuckling , clearly not taking her seriously .
1/2 11 PM O Chapter 239 Noelle fumed .
What a jerk .
Just wait .
Im gonna blow his smug face off .
Bennett , watching her with amusement , smiled .
He had been trying to figure out how to get her to go along with the experiment willingly .
Turns out , all he needed was to have someone insult her .
Maybe she really is missing a few screws , he thought with a quiet laugh .
Of course not , he replied quickly . Youre amazing , remember ? I have full confidence youll wow everyone .
Noelle huffed again but smirked .
Good .
This will be easy , She had once lasted over forty minutes during neural stimulation tests at Atoraka Nowedon This ? Childs play .
1 Soon , she changed into sterile gear and was escorted to the testing chamber .
Before entering , she grabbed Bennett and narrowed her eyes .
You didnt t tell anyone what I really am , did you ? Of course not , Bennett said , winking .
Our little secret Satisfied , Noelle nodded and went in .
rms crossed and face smug Bennett headed into the observation room where several researchers had gathered .
Liam was there , of course , arms Bennett just smiled , unfazed .
Liam hated that smile .
To him , Bennett was a fraud an overhyped genius whose real talent was luck and good PR .
Now he was parading his sister around like she was some kind of proof of genetic greatness .
Liam couldnt wait to see them fail .
The countdown began .
Beginning test in 3 ... .
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