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.

you be for

”

appears that not just anyone can get

of the National Security

you plan to

Kern flashed a smile.

“Since Mr.

Payne is in charge, there shouldn’t be any issue if I’m

”

“That’s not possible.

strict

Nathan must follow

”

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

Nathan will

a

concerns the Payne family, you

”

rigid, and he remained

dropped her gaze and said softly, “It seems you don’t see me as part of the Payne family, hence your reluctance to share

”

gave a

“Madam, you’re overthinking it.

would I not see you as part of the Payne family? This issue

Payne has instructed me to speak to

Nathan Payne in private.

”

“Kern, you head back

up to his ears

he’ll have

chained to his desk until the wee

him to hightail it back to the Paynes’ house

”

himself

to go back without finishing

am here for the

Ronan Payne and Mr.

Mylo Payne.

Mr.

Payne is aware that