Chapter 2274

Nathan’s expression turned grave.

“No one saw him leave the lab during work hours.

He must still be inside.

He rapped on the door with increasing intensity, his knuckles tapping twice more.

Before long, a gruff, weathered voice issued from the other side, tinged with impatience.

“Knock, knock.

All you know is how to knock.

What’s the point of all this knocking if you are not going to say why you are here? Your mouth isn’t just for eating!”

Outside the door, Aldric felt a flush of embarrassment.

They were scolded even before stepping foot into the room.

Standing before Nathan, Aldric cleared his throat and assumed a more authoritative tone.

“I’m Dr.

Yusuf, and I have something pressing to discuss with you face to face.

Can you please open the door?”

momentarily, broken only by the distinct click of the

office door swung open, Eugene’s expression soured, his eyes heavy with

say something when you knock

me to open

a mouth,

Don’t waste resources.

the junior, opted

understood Eugene’s temper and saw

didn’t hold

hours in one

squinted at Nathan, giving him a

of my way to open the door for you, and this is how you repay me? If you think I’m slacking off during work hours, feel free to anonymously report

quickly clarified, “That’s not what

just complaining, mirroring

couldn’t resist stealing a few more glances at Nathan

“I recognize you.

resemblance to the child in the

Let me guess.

You are his…”

deliberately paused, and then concluded bluntly, “Grandfather,

his amusement and let out

insinuating that

appeared older than his

found himself utterly

did

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