The Wrong Woman

Chapter 84

Chapter 84

In the wee hours of the morning, the office was still bustling with

plenty of activity.

Everyone was startled when Suzanne showed up in her pajamas and a cardigan. Nathan wasn’t too happy.

He headed her way and asked, “Didn’t I tell you to get some sleep?”

“Is the lab in Research Building Five?” Suzanne asked in a hurry.

Nathan was confused. “What’s happening?”

Suzanne looked directly at him and whispered in a sincere tone, Lucas mentioned that you guys couldn’t extract pure Azurium. I want to give it a shot.”

Nathan glared at Lucas, who looked guilty. Beads of sweat were forming on his forehead and he quickly shrank back.

Instead of following Nathan’s instructions to get Suzanne to sleep early, Lucas told her about the issues they were dealing with, leaving Suzanne all worked up.

“You think you can handle it?” Nathan was surprised.

Suzanne shook her head, then nodded. She wasn’t completely

confident.

“I know the methods, but I can’t guarantee that it’ll work. You’ve been trying for a week without any success, so let me give it a try.”

Nathan looked at her hands and frowned helplessly. “You’re planning to try with those injured hands of yours?”

Suzanne grinned awkwardly and mumbled, “Or, you know, I’d happily take two assistants if you can spare them.”

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After a stressful day, Nathan’s mood unexpectedly lifted when he saw her. All the troubling worries suddenly felt a little smaller. He decided to allow her the chance to try.

this

shook her head. “I

late. Go back and

Let me try it before heading back,” Suzanne

mumbled.

around them couldn’t

in control, was now engaged in a calm conversation with Suzanne. His easygoing demeanor was a sharp contrast to the serious and stern attitude he displayed moments ago. No one had a clue about the

Nathan turned to Cole and directed, “Call Dr. Lawrence. Have him arrange for two assistants to come over, and get ready for another round of

it,” Cole responded and hurried out to call

following

research building. His face lit

Suzanne.

Morrison, it’s you?”

politely and greeted,

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her bandaged hands.

need them to

then, Alan approached while

“Aren’t you the lady who translated Delphius on

She’s Mrs. Morrison-General Morrison’s wife.”

apologized. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Morrison. I didn’t mean

rude.”

You’re

replied with

would it be okay for Dr. Howard and

professors. I appreciate your help,”

“Mrs. Morrison,

to captivate Nathan. She seemed different from the times when she

in thought until Cole came up quietly and asked, General Morrison, do you think Mrs. Morrison can

too hopeful. “We’ve had various famous

working on this for a week to no avail. Do you

can do it?”

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let Mrs. Morrison try it, then?” Cole

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