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

long do you think this will take?” Nathan

head. “I

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

made it this far. Let me try it before heading

mumbled.

around them couldn’t believe

with Suzanne. His easygoing demeanor was a sharp contrast to the serious and stern attitude he displayed moments ago. No one had a clue about

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

hurried

office, with everyone following closely behind. The

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

Suzanne.

Morrison, it’s you?”

Suzanne nodded politely and greeted, “Hello, Dr. Lawrence.”

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her bandaged

agile than I need them to be at the moment, so I could use two extra pairs to help out,” Suzanne

then, Alan approached while

lady who

nudged Alan. “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, right?”

Alan replied

okay for Dr. Howard and

professors. I appreciate your help,”

“Mrs. Morrison, this way

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

quietly and asked, General Morrison, do you think

didn’t seem too hopeful.

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