The Woman From Hell

At the restaurant.

Don was already there when I arrived. He looked like he had arrived for some time.

"I apologize for being late." I pulled out the chair in front of him and set my bag down before taking a seat. "Have you ordered?"

"Yes, I have. They're all the signatures. Take a look and see if you want anything else."

"It's alright. That's enough."

I keenly caught Don's strange expression. He did not look to be in high spirits like he usually was in the past. There was a sense of melancholy enveloping him.

After pulling out a few tissues, I wiped my hands and asked, "What's the matter? Did something serious happen?"

I heard Don sigh heavily. He looked a little sluggish as he replied in a low tone, "I've been suspended."

My eyes widened slightly. "Why?" I asked.

with the company and

do anything, it'll all be fine once the investigation is over,"

the table and looked up at me. "Facing all these discussions leaves a sour taste in my mouth. I also want to switch jobs and change my environment, but I don't know

know what to do once you're out of your current environment. I used to be like this for a while, but I survived. I believe you can

for consoling me." Although Don was smiling, I could still

curled. "There's a saying, every cloud has a silver lining. There's

appear for me?" He

"Now, for example."

that, Don raised his head and looked at me with surprise.

had the sudden thought that you would be

Undercover for what?" Don did

"Excuse me, your food."

down the dishes, I continued, convinced Theo to partner up with the Yards,

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