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

“I’m not sure what has happened in school. I’ll open an investigation into it. If such posts exist, I will

attitude softening.

next 10 minutes, the four of them enjoyed

friendly silence, occasionally making a remark or two.

stole a glance at joseph. “Mr. Woodley, you’re nearing

a slow life after retirement. As for the

grandson?

looked up,

better candidate. Too bad she hasn’t agreed to my offer.” Joseph took a sip of tea and let out

eyes widened in shock “The successor you hand–picked refused

successor understand Joseph Woodley’s legacy or the significance of Ember Creek High School? Shaun thought, “How dare she turn down

choice, but he was puzzled by the candidate’s decision to decline the

her mind “Then, he glanced at the clock and said, “I have some matters to tend to. I won’t hang around. I’ll look

his seat “Sure. Have

time. After Joseph