Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You

Chapter 2080

Pausing in his tracks, Kern turned back and replied casually, “I had just found out.

As I entered, I overheard some officers discussing how you and Mr.

Payne were dining together in the canteen, so I assumed you were around.

”

“Oh?” Lucinda feigned surprise, then probed further, “But how did you know I hadn’t left the premises?”

Meanwhile, hidden away within the small office bathroom, Nathan’s expression darkened.

He sent a long message to Lonnie on his phone.

“Review the surveillance footage.

Quietly examine all the corridor footage from after Kern’s arrival at the National Security Bureau.

Check if there’s any mention of me and Lucinda.

Also, closely check all the officers present in the canteen when Lucinda and I dined there.

Focus on those connected to my grandfather’s former department and compile a list for me.

”

Shortly after, he got a response from Lonnie.

Nathan had silenced his phone beforehand, ensuring no one outside could hear it.

In the office, Kern did not respond directly to Lucinda’s question but changed the conversation smoothly.

“Madam, I am here tonight on Mr.

Norton Payne’s orders.

He had something urgent that required me to inform Mr.

Nathan Payne immediately.

If Mr.

Nathan Payne is in the detention area, I’ll find him.

leave you

”

just anyone can get in

staff of the National Security Bureau

do you plan to get

Kern flashed a smile.

“Since Mr.

is in charge, there shouldn’t be

”

“That’s not possible.

strict rules

Nathan must follow

”

Kern, placed her hand on his shoulder, and guided him

will sort this

take a

concerns the Payne family, you can discuss it with

”

rigid, and

disappointment, Lucinda dropped her gaze and said softly, “It seems you don’t see me as part of the Payne family,

”

gave a

“Madam, you’re overthinking it.

you as part of

instructed me to

Nathan Payne in private.

”

in, “Kern, you head back

to his ears

he’ll have a

desk until the wee hours

to hightail it back to the Paynes’ house pronto and visit

”

found himself

back without finishing the job Norton

am here for the sake

Ronan Payne and Mr.

Mylo Payne.

Mr.

Payne is