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.

and I looked at each other and

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

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

to him when he sends another message again. If not, it'll look too

not object to what I said, likely agreeing

the phone remained silent for the next two

he have given up?"

I wouldn't let such a good opportunity slide." Theo played

some time passed, Keith came in, "President Grant, President Lane, President Yard is waiting for you in the conference

"Yes."

Theo. He actually came. "You come by later.

"Alright," Theo agreed.

Keith to the conference

seat and sat down.

pushed open the door and went in. Sylvester stood up when he heard me. "Been

sorry. I haven't even had a sip of water since I was busy in

me. "You must not have seen the message either

haven't looked at my phone. Let me look." k moved to take out my phone after said but I had not brought my phone out of the office