Still, the boss's death was purely coincidental, an unexpected turn of events. Edward's appearance, meanwhile, was accidental.

Lily and Mike had always been cautious, avoiding contact with the boss, but Edward neither understood nor cared. On the brink of death, he felt compelled to act, to seek revenge and destroy the organization directly.

The boss's protection wasn't impenetrable, yet no one dared harm him. This wasn't due to inability, but fear of repercussions. Edward, disregarding consequences, shattered the first barrier.

Subsequently, Lily and Mike were forced to adapt. The boss, unexpectedly, became an outcast, abandoned by the organization. Alternatively, the organization might have been aware and deliberately allowed it.

Though wary of what the boss possessed, the organization welcomed his capture and apparent demise. This avoided the need for direct action, ensuring their security once he was dead.

Rhea's experimental poison ultimately killed the boss. These events, when linked, seemed both coincidental and fated.

"So, when the boss died, the organization likely ransacked his office. However, they didn't obtain these documents. By chance, they ended up with me instead." Alexander reopened the documents, confirming their contents before returning them to their parchment envelope. He rose, opening a hidden compartment in his bookcase to store it securely.

"I'd investigated, but never suspected him as the mastermind! This person is truly troublesome."

Edward, waiting outside, opened the door, his anxiety evident. Seeing his boss, he stepped forward. "Alex..."

Edward's anxiety was unusual. Typically taciturn and obedient, his concern here was personal.

Since Alexander found the documents in the boss's office, they might relate to the organization or the virus. Yet, Edward displayed eagerness without inquiry. Alexander glanced at him indifferently and shook his head. "There's no useful information."

Edward's disappointment was palpable. "I see..."

"They're experimental data, but seemingly abandoned. Perhaps the organization intended to retain them, but unforeseen events intervened..."

Alexander left the sentence unfinished. The boss was dead; retaining the data served no purpose.

Alexander wasn't deliberately concealing information. The matter was highly sensitive and complex.

The fewer people who know, the better. Edward's safety depends on his ignorance.