My Substitute Wife Is a Bigwig (Lily and Loid)

Chapter 82

“Mr. Woodley, you’re flattering me.” Loid smiled tantly while pouring himself a cup of tea

Joseph shot Loid a knowing look. He then began, “Loid, I heard a miracle–working doctor cured your illness. I didn’t believe it at first, but looking at you now, I’m inclined to trust the rumors. I wonder if you could introduce me to this doctor?”

“Oh, it was sheer luck 1 ran into her. She vanished after I was cured. I don’t low where she is,” Loid replied courteously.

“Well, I won’t press you if you refuse to tell me about it,” said Joseph, who took another sip of tea before looking up. “Loid, you must be here for other matters than a tea–drinking session. Why don’t you get to the point?

Smiling. Loid it a cigarette while tapping the fingers of his free hand on the table. He slowly began, “I wonder if you’ve read the online posts regarding me on Ember Creek’s forum?

“Posts about you?” Joseph looked at him quizzically. He had been busy with family matters and neglected school administrative work. Therefore, he was clorless when Loid brought up the posts.

posted on the forum to slander my fiancée. As the school principal, I’m sure you are aware of the negative effects of online bullying on a student. We should eradicate such a toxic culture. Don’t you think?” Then, Loid flicked the cigarette ashed with a squint. He no longer seemed as

Loid’s cold scrutiny, Joseph frowned and replied, “I’m not sure what has happened in school. I’ll open an investigation into it.

attitude softening. “Thanks”

next 10 minutes, the four of them

in a relaxed, friendly silence, occasionally making a remark or

Woodley,

life after retirement. As for the school–I’ve found may

be your grandson? Loid casually inquired.

looked up, asking, “Aren’t you going to pass the

my offer.” Joseph

shock “The successor

the appointed successor understand Joseph Woodley’s legacy or the significance of Ember Creek High School? Shaun

surprised. He was sure that Joseph made the right choice, but he was puzzled by the candidate’s

said, “I have

his seat “Sure. Have a good day,

Joseph let, Shaun turned to Loid, saying, “Loid, something feels off”