Silly Bride Chapter 296
Chapter 296
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Over the next few days, Xavier was barely at home, for he had been spending time with his physicist
friend.As for Winnie, she naturally didn’t stay idle. Instead, she got in touch with her friend from the
Livingsfill Physics Research Center to get a better picture of the situation.Unfortunately, her friend was
bogged down by recent problems of her own. Therefore, Winnie could barely get in contact with her,
and even when she did, they didn’t get to talk in-depth.Just like that, Xavier finally received some good
news on the fifth day—a member of the Livingsfill Physics Research Center was in the process of
resigning. She wasn’t a citizen of Yartran and had handed in her resignation letter, which was awaiting
approval.With her departure, a vacancy was not only created, but the project she was working on also
needed an immediate recement. The situation consequently created the perfect opportunity for
Andrew’s girlfriend.Nheless, recing the leaving staff was easier said than done. Xavier’s
ssmate had mentioned that Andrew’s girlfriend still needed to take a written test, go for an interview,
and sit through a final evaluation before she could be epted by the research center.To obtain such
an opportunity was so difficult that even Wilhelm had failed to do so previously.Thus, when Xavier and
Winnie went to see him to discuss the matter, Wilhelm was naturally surprised by the development.He
hadn’t expected Xavier to move so quickly and to be so lucky as to have one of the researchers at the
research center resign.Still, the matter wasn’t as easy as Xavier imagined it would be.Firstly, they had
to inform Andrew’s girlfriend to make the necessary preparations. Secondly, they had to make an
appointment with the research center, which was where the problemy.The physicist who had been
liaising with Xavier’s ssmate passed away all of a sudden.As a result, everything they had discussed
previously was dyed, on top of the fact that they had lost the opportunity to even present their
proposal.Due to that, Xavier fell into a long silence.Not only were all his earlier efforts wasted, but he
only had half the amount of time previously avable.At the sight of the gloomy Xavier, Winnie
comforted him, “This always happens when we coborate with others. Rtionships are fraught with
uncertainty, and no one can predict when an ident will ur. Therefore, depending on ourselves is
still the most reliable choice.”“I know, but I don’t want to admit defeat just like that.” Xavier’s soul was
still brimming with defiance. “I’m sure there’s another way.”With that, he picked up his jacket and
prepared to head out.However, Winnie held him back. “You should get some rest. Have you forgotten
about my friend? I’ll get in touch with her.”Before Xavier had a chance to protest, Winnie had already
given her friend a call.When the call finally connected after ringing a long time, Winnie got straight to
the point.“Lisanne, there’s something important I have to talk to you in person about. Are you free? I
would like to meet you… Yes, the earlier the better… All right, I’ll see you soon.”Upon ending the call,
Winnie waved her phone at Xavier’s face. “Done. I’ve already made an appointment with my friend.
Since you must be exhausted after the past few days, you should rest at home and wait for my
updates.”Xavier frowned in response. “Why don’t you let mee with you? To be honest, this wasn’t
your business to begin with.” “What are you talking about? You’re just being foolish. If it wasn’t for me,
you wouldn’t even need to do this. Besides, my friend doesn’t like strangers, so it’s better that I go
alone this time. I’ll introduce you at the next opportunity.Giving Xavier no room to argue, Winnie
grabbed her bag and left.Meanwhile, in a café opposite Livingsfill Physics Research Center, Lisanne
had already ordered coffee by the time Winnie arrived.She was Lucas’ fraternal twin and shared a
close rtionship with Winnie.After greeting each other, Winnie sat down opposite her.“Lisanne, why
did youe so early?” Winnie nced at her watch. “I came ten minutes earlier on purpose, and from
the looks of it, you have probably been here longer than that.”“I just came out to get some air.” Beset by
problems recently, Lisanne looked visibly haggard. “It’s just too suffocating inside the research center.
Also, the sudden passing of one of the professors has brought a sense of gloom to the office. By the
way, I’ve taken the liberty to order you coffee.”“Thank you.” While stirring her coffee, Winnie exined,
“Actually, I’m aware of the matter, and technically speaking, I’m here somewhat because of it.”“What?”
Lisanne was taken aback. “Are you saying Professor Houlter’s death has something to do with you?
You’re scaring me.”“No!” Winnie felt nonplussed. “You’re overthinking it. Actually…”Winnie rted
everything about Xavier’s challenge and all thetter’s efforts to Lisanne.Upon hearing the story,
Lisanne’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Oh my God! Do you know the researcher who has tendered her
resignation is actually me?”“You?” It was Winnie’s turn to be shocked.“That’s right.” Lisanne let out a
sigh. “When we were on the phone a few days ago, didn’t I tell you that I was just swamped with work?
My resignation was the real reason I was so busy then.”Winnie was puzzled by what she heard. “Didn’t
you say that you enjoy the working environment at the research center? Why did you suddenly quit?
What happened?”“I do.” Lisanne nodded before borating with a frown. “Previously, when my
research reached a crucial stage, I applied for ess rights to the main database. However, it wasn’t
approved because I’m not a citizen of Yartran. They subsequently requested that either I change my
nationality or my research would be suspended.“This was where I felt they had gone overboard, as
there’s no way I would give up my Chanaean citizenship. After all, when I first chose toe to Yartran
for further studies, my objective back then was to go back and serve my country one day. Sadly, they
are now forcing me to change my citizenship.“In a fit of rage, I handed in my resignation, figuring that it
was time I return to my country. Unfortunately, they refused to release me, causing me to quarrel with
them. That’s the reason why I’m not eating or sleeping properly, as just thinking about the matter alone
riles me up. If the woman you’re talking about can take my ce, it would be perfect because I would
be able to return to Chanaea.”“So that’s what happened.” Winnie couldn’t help but frown. “Truth be told,
such methods of talent retention are prettymon. However, now that Professor Houlter—who was
supposedly responsible for the matter—has died suddenly, it seems the issue of the recement has
been simply neglected.”Lisanne heaved another sigh. “That’s right. He truly is gone.”Out of the blue, a
thought struck her.“Winnie, there’s actually someone in the research center who can’t wait for me to
leave. Therefore, I can probably work with him this time…”