The Woman From Hell

"I'll reply to him."

Just when I was going to take back my phone, Theo kept it away from me again. I was puzzled and he said, "There's no rush." "Why not?"

"You've got to let him know that you're not in a hurry. Then he'll be the one who becomes antsy instead." Theo smiled at me meaningfully.

I suddenly understood. "You're such a fox, how cunning of you."

Theo's expression was smug as he returned the phone to me. "The key is to have the ball firmly in your court. It can also make him less wary of us."

"Yes, you're right. I do have to be patient."

After regaining my senses, I was no longer obsessed about replying to him. It was like Theo had said, if Sylvester was smart, he would definitely choose to cooperate with us. Ding!

The phone rang again. It was another message from Sylvester.

I shared the message content with Theo. [?]

It was just a question mark.

at

again. "Sylvester is probably very anxious now. He's probably

really in a hurry, he might come here himself to look for you soon." Theo

another message again. If not, it'll look too

to what I said, likely agreeing

the phone remained silent for the

given up?" I

it were me, I wouldn't let such a good opportunity slide." Theo played

"President Grant, President Lane, President Yard is waiting for you in the conference room."

"Yes."

looked at Theo. He actually came. "You come by later. I'll meet him

"Alright," Theo agreed.

followed Keith to the

seat and sat down.

and went in. Sylvester stood up when he heard me. "Been

water since I was busy

stared at me. "You must not have seen the message either then,

when I heard that. "Message? I haven't looked at my phone. Let me look." k moved to take out my phone after said but I had not brought my