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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 an empty street.
In the underground lab, Melody had been anxiously waiting. At long last, Lorenzo’s men returned, dragging Wilma in.
A flicker of joy crossed Melody’s face, but it was immediately replaced by fury when she saw the horrifying wounds covering her own body.
These injuries would leave many scars behind.
Seething with anger, Melody almost lunged at Wilma, but she stopped herself, knowing that 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 inside 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, her voice sharp with urgency.
Lorenzo thought for a moment before shaking his head. “No.”
He recalled that Felix had asked the same question before, and the scientist’s answer had been clear. It wouldn’t have life- threatening danger but with an emphasis on unpredictable factors.
As for what those factors could be, they 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 further. 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 from the equipment, so he brushed it off and proceeded.
The pods slowly began to close. Melody let out a sigh of 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.
It was as if she had suddenly accepted her fate, falling silent and unnervingly calm.
Melody glanced toward her in suspicion and saw Wilma’s triumphant smile through the pod’s window.
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The procedure began.
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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, peered cautiously 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 while stuck in the other 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
no more enduring Wilma’s miserable life. her beautiful, original appearance. No more ridicule
It was perfect.
Beaming with joy, she turned to Lorenzo, her voice sweet and coquettish as she said, “Lorenzo, thank you.”
But Lorenzo didn’t respond. He didn’t even look at her. His eyes darted around, avoiding her gaze.
She thought, ‘What is going on? Could the experiment have failed?‘
Melody froze in confusion, only to hear loud, mocking laughter from nearby. Turning her head, she saw it was Wilma.
Wilma’s harsh, gravelly voice sounded sharp and malicious. “Congratulations! Congratulations!”
“Shut up!” Melody scowled in disgust 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 was back to her unattractive face but now had an enviably sexy figure. Meanwhile, 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 then picked up a shard and lunged at Wilma.
She yelled, “I’m going to kill you, you wretched woman! You bite!”
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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.
All he knew was that the priceless experimental pod was now destroyed.
When Felix found out, Lorenzo would be a dead man without a doubt.
Melody became nervous as she 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. There was no denying that.
“I should never have helped you. I should’ve let you rot!” Lorenzo growled as he slowly raised his hand.
It was the gesture he made before killing, just as he had done countless times before.
Panicked, Melody bolted for the exit.
But she didn’t make it far. She was caught just as she reached 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 uncontrollably.
But to Lorenzo, she had lost all her charm. Besides, he needed a scapegoat to soften Felix’s fury.
He ordered, “Lock her up.”
“Yes!” 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?”
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