Chapter 79

“Alright!” Nathaniel pondered for a while and agreed. However, his call could only go through when he used a borrowed phone as Lily had blocked his and Melanie‘s numbers. 

Meanwhile, Lily had obtained all the research and analysis data and prepared a detailed report, so she only needed to hand it to Jenny. Lily completed her task ahead of schedule since it was not a big deal for her. After all, she had talent. Also, she practically lived in a laboratory over the years and had grown accustomed to it. 

Due to her job‘s nature, the laboratory included a shower room. She took a much–needed bath and got dressed before wiping her hair when her phone rang. “Hello?” Lily answered while wiping her hair, putting the call on the loudspeaker. “This is Lily speaking. Who‘s calling?” She could not hear well as she had a big towel on her head. She smelled herself all over to ensure no odd smells lingered because she did not want Alexander to smell anything weird on her again. 

‘She must be doing this on purpose! How long has it been? How dare she pretend not to know me?!‘ Nathaniel clenched his phone as he tried to calm himself. “Lily, it‘s Nate. I have something to discuss with you. Can we meet?” 

 

from an unknown number. ‘He must have used

she replied decisively and wanted to hang up. “Don‘t hang up!” Probably sensing something, Nathaniel hurriedly said, “I asked you out just to talk with you. Now that we have come to this point, must we really continue down the

 

if you have any dissatisfaction or resentment. Must you play tricks on us?” Melanie said in a very sharp tone. “I think you are more skilled in playing tricks. I‘m not interested in whatever you want to discuss,” Lily picked up the phone and spoke directly into the microphone, “Whether or not we meet has nothing to do with me being afraid of you. You

it as evidence in court.” She hung up immediately after that, throwing her phone back into her locker. She was stunned to see Jenny standing

discovered her. “I didn‘t mean to eavesdrop. I came over because I learned you were in the dressing room. I didn‘t hear much of your conversation.”

took out a comb and started combing her hair.” It doesn’t matter. It’s

laughed at her words. “It seems like you are full of confidence. If so, I

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