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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saw her. All the troubling worries suddenly felt

long do you think this will take?” Nathan asked.

her head. “I don’t

Go back and get some rest.

Let me try it before

mumbled.

around them couldn’t believe their

typically strict 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. No one had a clue about the topic of their discussion.

Dr. Lawrence. Have him arrange for two

and hurried

Suzanne’s hand and led her out of the office, with everyone following closely behind. The convoy of vehicles

at the research building. His face lit up

Suzanne.

Morrison, it’s

Suzanne nodded politely and greeted, “Hello,

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he saw her bandaged hands. “Mrs. Morrison,

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

approached while adjusting his glasses.

who translated Delphius

She’s Mrs. Morrison-General

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

rude.”

“No worries. You’re

replied

Dr. Howard and I to assist you?”

professors. I appreciate your

Morrison, this

moved with modesty and grace, exuding a gentle elegance that seemed to captivate Nathan. She seemed different from the times when she usually felt insecure discussing her past.

Cole came up quietly and asked, General Morrison, do you think Mrs.

seem too hopeful. “We’ve

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