Ivor went straight to the point, asking, "You said you'd check on Bonnie at the other research institute, right? Do you realize it's been over an hour since then? Are you there yet?"

Toby panicked but tried to sound calm, "I'm sorry, Mr. Ivor. The traffic is terrible today, and the other institute is in the countryside. It'll take time since I'm driving from my place. I'm afraid you'll have to wait a little longer."

Although he tried to remain calm, his voice was a little shaky. Ivor did not detect it but grew suspicious after hearing what Toby said. Still, the former did not urge Toby. "It's okay. Take your time." Meanwhile, Toby searched for a honking sound effect on his computer and played it.

Beep, beep!

Then, he spoke apologetically, "Is it okay if I hang up now, Mr. Ivor? I'm driving now and can't talk on the phone."

right," Ivor responded dryly and hung up with

something strange about how her assistant responded. It feels like he's stalling.

was no ordinary person before she met me. If anything, she could've gone

about such things, he also thought that might not be true, instead, he waited to see what else Toby would say. Even if the latter were stalling, the longest he could

that in mind, Ivor decided to wait it out. He

hanging up the call with Ivor. "Did you contact Ms Bonnie yet? Her husband just called

return to Pyralis and look for Ms.

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