Chapter 602

The two exchanged a glance, seizing their chance. At a quiet intersection, a license-plate-free van cruised by. Wilma, walking unsuspectingly along the roadside, was ambushed and dragged into the vehicle in a flash. The late-night breeze scattered fallen leaves, and neon lights flickered over the empty street.

In the underground lab, Melody waited anxiously. Finally, Lorenzo's men returned, dragging Wilma inside. A flicker of joy crossed Melody's face, but it was immediately replaced by fury when she saw the horrifying wounds marring her own body. These injuries would leave many scars.

Seething with anger, Melody almost lunged at Wilma but stopped herself, remembering it was still her own body. She shouted, “Lorenzo, hurry up and switch us back! Once I’m back in my body, I’ll make sure this vile woman pays for everything!”

Melody quickly lay down in one of the experiment pods while Lorenzo's men forced the struggling Wilma into the other and tied her down. Just before pressing the activation button, Lorenzo gave Melody a meaningful look.

He said, “The scientist who designed this pod system warned that the same subjects should wait at least two weeks before another body swap. You’ve only waited about a week. I can’t guarantee there won’t be side effects.”

“Will it be life-threatening?” Melody asked urgently.

Lorenzo thought for a moment before shaking his head. “No.” He recalled that Felix had asked the same question, and the scientist's answer had been clear: not life-threatening, but with unpredictable factors. What those factors might be remained unknown based on current experiments.

Relieved, Melody exhaled. “Then let’s do it!” As long as her life wasn’t at risk, she could endure a few side effects.

Seeing her resolve, Lorenzo didn't argue. He fine-tuned the control panel and pressed the activation button. A system message briefly flashed across the screen, disappearing too quickly for Lorenzo to read. A thorough check revealed no errors or warnings, so he dismissed it and proceeded.

The pods slowly began to close. Melody sighed in relief. It was almost done. Just a few more minutes, and she would finally return to her rightful body. No more enduring this revolting shell.

But just as the doors sealed, Wilma’s frantic screaming and struggling abruptly stopped. She had suddenly become unnervingly calm. Melody glanced at her suspiciously and saw Wilma’s triumphant smile through the pod's window.

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The procedure began. The pain was excruciating, even worse than the first time. Agony surged through every nerve in their bodies, and they broke out in sweat. Heart-wrenching screams came from both experiment modules. Ten unbearable minutes passed, and the process finally concluded. The pod doors began to lift.

Lorenzo, nervous and uncertain, cautiously peered at the two women. What he saw made his jaw drop. “What the hell…?” Lorenzo was utterly stunned, spiraling into disbelief.

As Melody opened her eyes, her first instinct was to touch her face. Gone were the coarse, pitted scars she’d felt in Wilma’s body. Her skin was soft, smooth, and flawless. She smiled in pure relief.

She exclaimed, “I did it! I’m back in my body!” Melody trembled with excitement as she grabbed a nearby mirror to check her reflection. Sure enough, she had returned to her beautiful, original appearance. No more enduring Wilma’s miserable life. No more ridicule. It was perfect.

Beaming with joy, she turned to Lorenzo, her voice sweet and coquettish. “Lorenzo, thank you.”

But Lorenzo didn’t respond. He avoided her gaze. She thought, ‘What is going on? Could the experiment have failed?’

Melody froze in confusion, then heard loud, mocking laughter. Turning, she saw Wilma. Wilma’s harsh, gravelly voice was sharp and malicious. “Congratulations! Congratulations!”

“Shut up!” Melody scowled but couldn’t help glancing at Wilma. The once-overweight, bulky Wilma had somehow transformed into a graceful, alluring figure. Her curves were striking, her body sensual.

The realization hit Melody like a thunderclap, leaving her stunned and panicked. ‘It can’t be… It can’t be…’ Cautiously, she lowered her gaze to her own body. The truth was undeniable. The excitement drained from her face.

Though their faces had switched back, their bodies had not. Wilma had her unattractive face but now possessed an enviably sexy figure. Melody’s face was stunning, but her body was utterly unattractive, devoid of any allure. No wonder Lorenzo, who had once expressed interest in sleeping with her, was now utterly silent.

Melody broke down, grabbing the mirror in frustration and smashing it against the pod. She picked up a shard and lunged at Wilma. She yelled, “I’m going to kill you, you wretched woman!”

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But before the sharp glass could touch Wilma, the pod jolted violently under the impact, emitting a burst of white smoke. Crackling electricity filled the air, followed by a sudden flash of light. With a loud bang, the experimental pod's internal components were completely fried.

The sudden turn of events caught Lorenzo off guard. He knew only that the priceless experimental pod was destroyed. When Felix found out, Lorenzo would be a dead man.

Melody turned to see Lorenzo glaring at her with murderous intent. She hurried to explain, “It wasn’t me! I only hit it with the mirror once! I didn’t use much force! How could something so sturdy break so easily?”

But the machine was undeniably ruined. “I should never have helped you. I should’ve let you rot!” Lorenzo growled, slowly raising his hand—the gesture he used before killing.

Panicked, Melody bolted for the exit but was caught on the ground floor. “Lorenzo, please! I’m begging you! I didn’t mean to do it!” She sobbed uncontrollably. “Lorenzo, I’ll dedicate my whole life to you! I’ll be your woman forever! Please don’t do this to me…”

The knife pressed against her neck, and Melody trembled. But to Lorenzo, she had lost all her charm. Besides, he needed a scapegoat to soften Felix’s fury.

He ordered, “Lock her up.” His men immediately dragged Melody off the floor, preparing to escort her to another underground facility. Melody struggled desperately, but it was futile.

Just then, a frantic subordinate burst in, his face pale. “Lorenzo, it’s bad! The police are outside! What should we do?”