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

do you think this will take?” Nathan

her head. “I

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

made it this far. Let me

mumbled.

couldn’t believe their eyes.

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

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

it,” Cole responded and hurried out to call Joe.

her out of the office, with everyone following closely behind. The convoy of vehicles headed straight to Research Building Five.

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

Suzanne.

Morrison, it’s you?”

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

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saw her bandaged hands. “Mrs. Morrison, are

big 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

while adjusting his

you the lady who

nudged Alan. “Lady? She’s Mrs. Morrison-General

Mrs. Morrison. I

rude.”

worries. You’re Dr. Howard,

replied

for Dr. Howard and I

I appreciate your help,” Suzanne replied.

gestured. “Mrs. Morrison,

Nathan. She seemed different from

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

hopeful.

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