Warning. This chapter contains violence and is not suitable for young readers, it might trigger you. Just skip the part if you're sensitive.
"How's your investigation?"
Ameira looked up at the Chief Director's question.
"I will give the full report later. So far, we have a lead on where Leandro is. I have gleaned information from people close to him. They can find out where he is," she replied.
"And ...?" The director seemed to be waiting for the next response.
"It's Okay Not to Be Okay Hospital, he's confined there," she added.
The Chief Director's eyebrows met. "What do you mean? Is that why he's been absent for so long because he's ill?"
Ameira sighed and shook slightly. "No, in fact, it's even more awful. When his family and your daughter died, he lost himself. He went crazy."
Chief Rolanzo was unable to believe what he heard.
"Since his family was dead and his remaining relatives had abandoned him, the only one who remained by his side was Shane Rivara. She married Leandro despite his illness. However, Shane disappeared like a bubble. Nobody knows where she is or if she is still alive. So, I used her identity to get information about Leandro and that's it. CCTV footage clearly shows Leandro inside the condo where your daughter committed suicide. He was carrying a flower, maybe he wants to visit her," Ameira continued.
The Chief just rubbed his forehead.
Ameira looked away from the old man and sighed.
"I wasn't certain if he had gone mad or not..." she looked back at the director. Her gaze was sharp while the old man was serious. "... just pretending."
However, Ameira can't blame Leandro. Anyone in Leandro's position and who has gone through the things he has will surely change their life. If you don't become crazy, you won't be able to live normally.
He lost his entire family and the only woman he trusted and loved was the alleged culprit in their deaths. After that, he found out that she had also committed suicide.
Ameira knew she was not in a position to judge anyone in the tragedy that had occurred.
Because the culprit may be the innocent and the criminal may be the real victim.
Or the witness is behind everything.
Ameira, herself, cannot figure out everything right away, even though she was there all along.
She was at the crime scene.
She's there for a mission, but then things turned upside-down when she accidentally crossed paths with this old man.
Y E A R 2009,
S O M E W H E R E I N B A T A N G A S C I T Y
P R I V A T E H O S P I T A L,
H E A L, L E A V E H O S P I T A L.
Inside the Control Room B at Headquarters HEAL, LEAVE.
In every corner of the Philippines, these are the eyes.
It sees everything, it controls everything, even the lives of all citizens in the country.
"I need A in the control area, now. A mission awaits her," Ezecarl Zlatan ordered his secretary.
He is Spectator, the head of the hospital.
"Don't tell me ... you're gonna let her leave this place?" Josephine Laxon, one of the respected doctors at this hospital, raised an eyebrow.
Ezecarl laughed slightly then smiled broadly at his colleagues.
"Why not? After all, she's the coolest kid here. And remember, Alejandro brought her here. She is his perfect subject," he said to Josephine and the two men who were there next to the doctor.
Xavier Badua nodded. "How can you be sure you can control that kid? Even the one who brought her here can't even control her, so what hope do you have?" he said sarcastically.
"It's also very dangerous to let her out. She kills even people who aren't on her list," said Zach Lazarin. Xavier and Zach also hold high positions at the hospital because they control the facilities here.
Alejandro Montevallo is the mastermind and top leader of the entire Heal, Leave hospital, run by four scientists.
With the help of the powerful authorities, they are able to control the daily life of every person in this country.
It is also held by the president of the Philippines.
Using modern technology and satellites, they are able to make a seemingly impossible thing possible.
They were called "watchers".
And the main purpose of their hospital was to conduct an experiment. They want to know each person’s temperament in different places and situations. Above all, they want to know how people spend their money or how they use the power given to them.
"Alejandro is already dead. How sure are you that this kid will follow orders from anyone other than Alejandro? She's too dangerous for the mission, Carl. Why don't we appoint someone else? How about her —"
"Just admit that you're afraid of that kid, Josephine. Your legs and fingers shiver whenever she's near. I can see it." Ezecarl grinned, almost laughing out loud.
Insulted, Josephine looked away with gritted teeth.
"One day, she will come for us and aim for our heads," Ezecarl added, his mischievous smile vanished. His serious gaze shifted from one person to another as he spoke. "But that day is not yet upon us."
None of the three dared to speak.
They kept hearing his words in their heads. They may not want to admit it but they were caught off guard.
That kid is too dangerous. They cannot just let a viper roam on city streets.