The Wrong Woman

Chapter 23

As a bioweapon, hydronium was incredibly powerful. Anyone who owned a hydronium- based weapon was practically undefeatable.

A combination of hydronium and ultrasonic waves could kill half the earth’s population painlessly and unknowingly in under two hours.

Every country wanted to get their hands on hydronium.

Some countries were even offering to pay five billion dollars per gram of hydronium.

The conversation in the living room died off.

When Suzanne brought the tea out, she saw Nathan looking through the file about Project Foghunt.

She walked over and placed the tray on the coffee table. Then, she knelt by the table and began serving the tea.

With well–practiced motions, she set out the cups and saucers and poured the tea into the

cups.

Her movements were elegant. None of the others could bring themselves to interrupt her. Even Nathan couldn’t help but look at her. He was distracted from his reading.

Suzanne offered a cup of tea to Donald first. “Here you go, Mr. President.”

time ago and gave General Morrison a box. This is that tea, isn’t it? It’s expensive,

smiled. “Try this cup. It shouldn’t

and exclaimed, “This is good! I guess we steeped

then.

drank their tea and

the last cup to

and took the cup. As soon as he lifted the cup to his lips, he could smell the faint aroma

took a sip.

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a light hint of sweetness from the milk. The smooth brew rolled off the tongue easily

tea that he was impressed with; he was also surprised by Suzanne’s skill

another round of tea before excusing herself.

“Where is your wife from, General Morrison? She doesn’t seem like a commoner.”

person. She grew up in a middle- class family.”

“Trust me, I know these

teach my assistant how to make a good cup

let her know,”

holding on to the teapot.