The Woman From Hell

Chapter 1889



"I suppose you've been waiting for quite some time. I was sleeping for a bit just

now. You could have asked Caroline to call me down." I sat down on the single sofa.

Drover still had the document on the table while he smiled at me. He shook his head to express that it did not matter. "I was the one who didn't come at the right time. Me waiting for a bit is nothing."

After that, we procrastinated no more and conducted our project discussions that lasted a few hours.

Time flew by so fast that the sky outside was slowly getting darker.

After communicating the details, Drover got up and was prepared to leave, but

Caroline had already prepared dinner. "Will you be leaving now, Mr. Drover? Why don't you stay and have dinner?" "That's right, do stay for dinner," I echoed softly.

Seeing that even I have said something, Drover nodded. "Pardon my intrusion, then.

Theo had not come home yet, so Drover and I ate first.

"Caroline's cooking is delicious. You can eat more."

"The food's really fragrant. Madam and President Grant certainly dine well every day." Shuffling through his cutleries, Drover seemed to have a great appetite for these dishes.

way, my students have all already moved in. I didn't have the time to mention it before," Drover said to me abruptly after having just

did not know that I had

"I know. I was there two days ago. Your students are

stunned for

while, we got up from

time. Caroline truly has great culinary skills." He looked at Caroline who was cleaning up and gave

smile on her face. "It's great that you enjoyed the food, Mr. Drover." "We've discussed the project and I've eaten a meal. It's time for me to leave. Thank you, Madam, for your hospitality

'Madam' made

waved my hand. "Mr. Drover, don't be polite. Actually, you don't need to call me '

me with a smile on his lips as he raised his brow slightly. "Shall I call you Miss Lane or

tone was a little gentle when he

"Like how I address you, Miss Lane would

I seemed to have noticed his somewhat disappointed expression, but it had only been for a moment.

was a

be heading off

on his back, he turned around and

turned around

even more beautiful under the hazy moonlight." Actually, compared to 'Mr. Drover', I hope that you can call

were obviously not very familiar

I paused, really

Over continued, "I

"I

be your friend,