Chapter 174

Leonard began, "Ms. Turner, I need you to confirm the supplies you'll be loading into the container. If there are no discrepancies—" Leonard had initially been looking down as he spoke. He nearly jumped out of his skin when he lifted his head and looked at the screen. He was frozen in place, his mouth gaping as he tried to form words that refused to come. Elara opened a small window to see what her camera was currently broadcasting to Leonard. No.17 was sticking so close to her that nearly half of his face had shown up in the frame. His skin was as pale as a marble statue. Leonard's trembling voice came echoing through the receiver. "Ms. Turner… The experiment in your office… seems to have escaped from his confinement." Elara could barely make out what Leonard was saying because his voice was shaking so badly. He appeared quite frightened. Elara pushed No.17 out of the frame and said gently, "Don't mind him. Please continue." Leonard kept gaping at her, taking a long time to regai