The Woman From Hell

They looked at each other for some time before a peal of soft laughter erupted from Nibel. "Neil returned from overseas. His capabilities are as good as mine after the profound training and study he went through. Of course, I believe in him. I also believe that his strength is Theo's expression shifted slightly, but he still pulled a smile. "Since you're willing to believe him, Mr. Nibel, then I have nothing to say. I'll work with your general manager, Mr. Hendersohn, in the future."

no worse than yours, President Grant."

He had put a heavy emphasis on the words 'general manager.'

To ease the stiff atmosphere, I took over the conversation. "Let's advise each other in the future, then," I looked at Neil and said.

He nodded, smiling gently. "Yes, let's do that."

"I'll be introducing Neil to other people. You two can go ahead and have fun, President Grant, President Lane." Nibel tacked on a meaningful smile at the end and left with Neil.

After they had taken their leave, I turned to Theo. The smile on his face instantly disappeared. "Theo, are you okay?"

"I'm fine." Although he said he was fine, his expression told me otherwise

Once again, he was like this after meeting Neil. Just what was his connection to Neil?

I was just about to ask him about it when a few people approached Theo to talk to him. I could only swallow my question.

Just like this, time passed.

a spotlight was instantly focused on the stage. Nibel appeared at the center of the stage, holding up the microphone. "My dear guests, welcome to Pristine's celebration party. Pristine was able to shoot to fame this time thanks to President Grant and President Lane. I make this

and looked

He took the wine glass

both glasses one after another

President Grant. I toast this glass to you."

looked at Theo. I was a little worried about him since he had drunk a lot when he was

noting my concern, Theo patted my hand. "Don't

continued. Theo had gone to the bathroom while I was sitting down in the resting area waiting for him.

to go to the bathroom

enter the men's bathroom. I simply grabbed a guy. "Excuse me. Could

if Theo

en

"Alright. Wait a minute."

BUMS

out shaking his

to be in the bathroom? Where was

one there, only the whistling of the cold winds. Just when I was about to

want are you

Was that Theo's voice?

voice. It really was him. Standing before