I Love You, Miss Genius

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."

dryly and hung

there's something strange about how her assistant responded. It feels like he's stalling. Still, where else would Bonnie go besides the research institute,

met me. If anything, she could've gone

what else Toby would say. Even if the latter were stalling, the longest he could

mind, Ivor decided to wait it out. He even wished he was overthinking

yet? Her husband just called me again. I can't stall for too long and

any longer, he might return to Pyralis and look for Ms. Bonnie. After