The Wrong Woman

Chapter 84

Chapter 84

In the wee hours of the morning, the office was still bustling with

plenty of activity.

Everyone was startled when Suzanne showed up in her pajamas and a cardigan. Nathan wasn’t too happy.

He headed her way and asked, “Didn’t I tell you to get some sleep?”

“Is the lab in Research Building Five?” Suzanne asked in a hurry.

Nathan was confused. “What’s happening?”

Suzanne looked directly at him and whispered in a sincere tone, Lucas mentioned that you guys couldn’t extract pure Azurium. I want to give it a shot.”

Nathan glared at Lucas, who looked guilty. Beads of sweat were forming on his forehead and he quickly shrank back.

Instead of following Nathan’s instructions to get Suzanne to sleep early, Lucas told her about the issues they were dealing with, leaving Suzanne all worked up.

“You think you can handle it?” Nathan was surprised.

Suzanne shook her head, then nodded. She wasn’t completely

confident.

“I know the methods, but I can’t guarantee that it’ll work. You’ve been trying for a week without any success, so let me give it a try.”

Nathan looked at her hands and frowned helplessly. “You’re planning to try with those injured hands of yours?”

Suzanne grinned awkwardly and mumbled, “Or, you know, I’d happily take two assistants if you can spare them.”

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Nathan’s mood unexpectedly lifted when he saw her. All the troubling worries suddenly felt a little smaller. He decided to allow her the

this will

her head.

his wristwatch. “It’s too late. Go back and get some rest.

made it this far. Let me try

mumbled.

around them couldn’t believe their eyes.

and in control, was now engaged in a calm conversation with Suzanne. His easygoing demeanor was a sharp contrast to the serious and stern attitude he displayed moments ago.

to Cole and directed, “Call Dr. Lawrence. Have him arrange for two assistants to come over, and get

responded and hurried out to

the office, with everyone following closely behind.

the research building. His face lit up with surprise and joy

Suzanne.

Morrison, it’s

Suzanne nodded politely and greeted, “Hello, Dr.

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furrowed his brows when he saw her bandaged hands.

deal. I’m here to assist in extracting pure Azurium. My hands are less agile than I need them to be at the moment, so I could use two extra pairs to help out,” Suzanne explained, raising her hands a little awkwardly.

Alan approached while adjusting his glasses.

the lady who translated Delphius on the cruise?

“Lady? She’s Mrs. Morrison-General Morrison’s wife.”

“I’m sorry, Mrs. Morrison. I didn’t mean to be

rude.”

worries. You’re Dr. Howard,

Alan replied with

for Dr. Howard and I to

you, professors. I appreciate your help,” Suzanne

gestured. “Mrs. Morrison, this way please.”

with modesty and grace, exuding a gentle elegance that seemed to captivate Nathan.

lost in thought until Cole came up quietly and asked, General Morrison, do you think Mrs. Morrison can handle

seem too hopeful.

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