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."Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

"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.

Don leaned back entirely and sighed again. "The university rented the plant laboratory to a company under my instruction. In the end, there were some issues with the company and they polluted our laboratory. The university thinks I was taking advantage of them by introducing the lab, so they suspended me for some time."

"That's fine. As long as you didn't do anything, it'll all be fine once the investigation is over," I comforted him softly.

He crossed his arms on 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 what to do. I feel like a failure. Can you understand this feeling?"

I nodded. "I can. When you feel useless, you wouldn't 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 too."

"Thank you, Wanda. Thank you for consoling me." Although Don was smiling, I could still sense his bitterness.

The corners of my mouth curled. "There's a saying, every cloud has a silver lining. There's bound to be something."

"When will that something appear for me?" He smiled softly.

"Now, for example."

The moment I said that, Don raised his head and looked at me with surprise. "What do you mean?"

"I'm looking for someone to go undercover, but I haven't found anyone suitable. You called me today, and I had the sudden thought that you would be suited for it but was worried since you're a teacher and wouldn't have the time. But now, the opportunity has risen

"Undercover? Undercover for what?" Don did not understand.

"Excuse me, your food."

The server interrupted us, and after they put down the dishes, I continued, convinced Theo to partner up with the Yards, but I'm worried he's just acting. So, I

I need

vn grant

someone to keep an eye on Corporation's and Theo's

movements for me.

"I think you're suited for it." I paused before adding the last part.

Don just waved his hand. "No. I've never done this. I also don't know how you guys do your business. Besides, even if I do agree, they probably won't hire someone with no experience."

"I heard Theo has been looking for an assistant recently. This is the position closest to him, and you don't even need any experience. I trust you'll be fine, Professor Logan."

"I really can't. I'll only drag you down." Don shook his head again.

I understood his concerns. He was

just worried that he would implicate me if he was discovered. "Professor Logan, you're the most suitable candidate. Trust me." My tone was firm as well as my gaze...