That was all Rhea. At the time, the organization still wanted you on their team, so they had no intention of killing you. Rhea was punished for that, too. Mike told them the truth. Lily didn't inquire further about Rhea's punishment; it wasn't important to her. Now that Rhea was dead, everything…

Suddenly, a thought struck her. "Is Rhea really dead?" she exclaimed.

Mike hesitated. Under Lily's scrutinizing gaze, he finally mumbled, "She… should be dead."

"Should be?" Lily raised an eyebrow, unconvinced. Alexander echoed her skepticism. "What do you mean, 'should be'? Aren't you here to tell us the truth? Why are you hiding things?" He paused. "Perhaps Rhea is still alive?"

They suspected a cover-up. However, the autopsy report, with matching blood type and DNA, confirmed Rhea's death. Fabian and Maria were even preparing for her funeral.

Despite the evidence, the circumstances seemed too strange, too coincidental. Since Mike was visiting, they seized the opportunity to clarify things.

"Well…" Mike looked at the couple, frowning. He drained his tea, sighing heavily. "Fine. I've been told she's dead, but I'm as suspicious as you are."

"Oh?" The couple exchanged glances, mutual doubt evident in their eyes.

"I know you suspect me because I wronged you initially. But I have no reason to lie about this. I'm insignificant within the organization. Rhea might be alive, but they haven't told me. Or perhaps she really is dead. I have the same information as you."

Silence descended. The couple studied him, eventually accepting his truthfulness. He wouldn't lie and claim Rhea was dead if he could. His own suspicions mirrored theirs, suggesting his innocence.

The organization's cunning was evident. Even Mike, under their control, remained wary.

"I have another question," Lily said, her fingers tapping her arm, her eyes narrowed.

"Ask away. I'll tell you everything I know, and what I don't, I'll be as forthcoming as possible," Mike stretched, appearing frank and righteous.

Lily remained unconvinced. "The organization wants me on their team to blend the poison with the fragrance, don't they?"