Silly Bride

Chapter 296

got straight to the point.“Lisanne, there’s something important I have to talk to you in person about. Are you free? I would like to meet you… Yes, the earlier the better… All right, I’ll see you soon.”Upon ending the call, Winnie waved her phone at Xavier’s face. “Done. I’ve already made an appointment with my friend. Since you must be exhausted after the past few days, you should rest at home and wait for my updates.”Xavier frowned in response. “Why don’t you let me come with you? To be honest, this wasn’t your business to begin with.” “What are you talking about? You’re just being foolish. If it wasn’t for me, you wouldn’t even need to do this. Besides, my friend doesn’t like strangers, so it’s better that I go alone this time. I’ll introduce you at the next opportunity.Giving Xavier no room to argue, Winnie grabbed her bag and left.Meanwhile, in a café opposite Livingsfill Physics Research Center, Lisanne had already ordered coffee by the time Winnie arrived.She was Lucas’ fraternal twin and shared a close relationship with Winnie.After greeting each other, Winnie sat down opposite her.“Lisanne, why did you come so early?” Winnie glanced at her watch. “I came ten minutes earlier on purpose, and from the looks of it, you have probably been here longer than that.”“I just came out to get some air.” Beset by problems recently, Lisanne looked visibly haggard. “It’s just too suffocating inside the research center. Also, the sudden passing of one of the professors has brought a sense of gloom to the office. By the way, I’ve taken the liberty to order you coffee.”“Thank you.” While stirring her coffee, Winnie explained, “Actually, I’m aware of the matter, and technically speaking, I’m here somewhat because of it.”“What?” Lisanne was taken aback. “Are you saying Professor Houlter’s death has something to do with you? You’re scaring me.”“No!” Winnie felt nonplussed. “You’re overthinking it. Actually…”Winnie related everything about Xavier’s challenge and all the latter’s efforts to Lisanne.Upon hearing the story, Lisanne’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Oh my God! Do you know the researcher who has tendered her resignation is actually me?”“You?” It was Winnie’s turn to be shocked.“That’s right.” Lisanne let out a sigh. “When we were on the phone a few days ago, didn’t I tell you that I was just swamped with work? My resignation was the real reason I was so busy then.”Winnie was puzzled by what she heard. “Didn’t you say that you enjoy the working environment at the research center? Why did you suddenly quit? What happened?”“I do.” Lisanne nodded before elaborating with a frown. “Previously, when my research reached a crucial stage, I applied for access rights to the main database. However, it wasn’t approved because I’m not a citizen of Yartran. They subsequently requested that either I change my nationality or my research would be suspended.“This was where I felt they had gone overboard, as there’s no way I would give up my Chanaean citizenship. After all, when I first chose to come to Yartran for further studies, my objective back then was to go back and serve my country one day. Sadly, they are now forcing me to change my citizenship.“In a fit of rage, I handed in my resignation, figuring that it was time I return