Chapter 14


    The car arrived at Jubilife Research Institute 30 minutester.


    Yvette’s long and slender legs stepped out of the car


    Someone had long been waiting for Yvette at the research institute’s entrance. The older man lit up


    once he saw Yvette, who was like a savior to him. Then, he sprinted to her, “You’re here, Yvie!


    Gosh, you finally made it. Do you know how long I’ve been waiting for you?”


    Yvette spoke ndly. “Take me inside and show mo.”


    “On it. Right this way, Yvie!” replied the man.


    Against his expectations, Samuel watched as Yvette didn’t get chased away, Instead, the man


    weed her into the research institute with the utmost respect. It shocked him so much that he


    couldn’t help dropping hisw.


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    He remarked, “Mr. Quinn, that’s Bamabus Zabel, the research institute’s highly esteemed senior


    faculty member. He’s a pretty big e Anyone would have been shocked to see a renowned senior


    researcher behave so respectfully toward on averagedy like Yvette


    Wilson’s eyes narrowed as he let out a low chuckle. It seemed he had underestimated Yvette.


    “Should Tran a background check on her, Mr. Quinn?” Samuel was still concerned by the station


    out a second thought.


    “No need,” Wilson rejected without a


    He knew Yvette well enough. She would ignore him forever if she found out he was investigating


    her in secret. Besides, Wilson had plenty of time to wait until Yvette confided in him.


    Outside theboratory, Yvette had already put on her coat and mask, Only her striking eyes were


    visible to others.


    She soon followed Barnabus into theboratory


    #vie, the chip has suffered great damage, and you’re the only one who can repair it…” said


    Barnabus.


    Wette’s gaze settled on the broken chip atop theboratory table. A frown marred her fare. “Let me


    handle it. Everyone may leave.”


    “Alright. Everyone, out! I don’t want anyone disrupting Yvie’s locus!” and one shouldn’t be


    interrupted during the process


    mabus know it was an exceedingly difficult task to repair the chip.


    “Understood, sar!” All the research staff obediently left to stand guard outside theboratory. They


    held their breaths while watching Yvette work through the ss panel.


    Seconds and minutes passed as their admiration for Yvette grew


    It was already two hourster when Yvette came out from theboratory, She removed her


    laboratory coat and massaged the spot between her brows.


    “You must’ve had such a hard time, Yvie!” A considerate Bamabus approached to hand her a small


    carton of milk, and he had even put in the


    straw for her


    Yvette epted the milk, took a sip, and spoke with her usualzy tone. “I’ve repaired the damaged


    parts of the chip. You may resume your


    research.”


    “That’s great!” The weight on Bamabus shoulders finally eased. Then, he beened at Yvette. “Our


    research institution can’t operate without you, Yvie! How about this? Do you want to


    “No.” Yvette knew what he was going to suggest but rejected him ruthlessly and quickly. She had no


    ns to take en apprentices since she was too busy


    “Gosh. Don’t be in such a hurry to refuse, Yvie…” Bamabus drew his brows close while pouting


    pitifully,


    Yvette arched a browbeforezily reminding him of something. “Mr. Zabel, your phone is ringing.”


    “Oh, you’re right!”


    Yvette slipped away while Barnabus answered the video call. She had long gone when thetter


    realized what had happened.


    “Oh, what a shame! She got away again!” Bamabus sighed before turning to speak with the man on


    the video call. “Kid, that’s the incredible youngdy I’m always telling you about,”


    Jan Mary, who was on the other end of that call, thought about the side profile of the youngdy he


    noticed through the camera. He didn’t know why, but she seemed oddly familiar.


    At the same time, he was more so surprised. Thedy seemed younger than him, yet his mentor,


    Harnabas, sang countless praises about her


    for being outstanding. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    “tan, I heard you’re retuming to the country soon. Is that right?” Barnabus asked.


    Upon hearing that,n snapped out of his thoughts and nodded. “Yes, Sir. My family recovered my


    long–lost sister, so I must return home.”


    “That’s great news!” Bamabus nodded with a smile. “What good timing. You should hurry back to


    Jubilife City, so I can introduce you to the youngdy!!


    “Alright, Sir.” | |


    “Over here.” A familiar voice rang out once Yvette


    the exited the research institute.


    Yvette looked ahead and saw Wilson standing beneath a streetmp. A smile was stered across


    his devilishly charming face, making him Irresistible


    A rare expression of shock crossed Yvette’s face. She had been in theboratory for two hours, yet


    Wilson still waited for her.


    Wilson nced at the milk carton in Yvette’s hands and silentlymitted it to memory. Then, he


    smirked at her. “It’s time you made good on your promise and buy me a meal.”


    Yvette happened to be hungry, too. So, she agreed without hesitation. “Sure.”


    Meanwhile, Samuel frowned, knowing Wilson had already eaten dinner. He could tell thetter was


    asking to eat now out of concern for Yvette.


    The three took a smooth journey to The Courtyard Banquet. The restaurant was an upscale private


    restaurant that only served specialty foods. It was also nearly impossible to get a reservation there


    Knowing Yvette disliked being the center of attention, Wilson instructed the restaurant to give them


    a more private room.


    He asked about Yvette’s preferences before ordering an entire table’s worth of dishes, all of which


    were her favorite foods. Following that, he apanied her in eating.


    That said, he didn’t eat much. He mostly watched Yvette eat or helped pick up some food and put it


    onto her te.


    Collin was passing by and noticed this scene through the private room window. Curiosity got the


    best of him, and he cocked a brow while entering the room. “Who’s this little Indy, Wilson?”


    His eyes darted between Yvette and Wilson several times. A tinge of amusement filled his gaze. It


    was his first time seeing such a tender look from Wilson, who had always been indifferent and


    unmerciful


    Not to mention, Wilson kept a womanpany as she dined! Even Collin himself had never


    experienced such a privilege.


    Wilson’s eyes narrowed to slits as he shot a vicious re at Collin. It was evident through his eyes


    that he wanted thetter to p


    Eet lost.


    “Oh, so you think I’m an eyesore now, huh? How could you ditch your friend for a girl, Wilson?”


    Collin mused while shaking his head dejectedly. He mentally scoffed and decided not to do as


    Wilson told him. He was determined to stick around.


    A hall smile dangerously crept up Wilson’s face as he took in Collin, who had settled on staying. He


    thought, “So, that’s how you want to y, huh? I’ll ship you abroad and sell you off as a worker right


    away!”


    Collin felt the hairs on his neck stand straighter. It was an eerie and foreboding sensation.


    That was when Wilson’s phone rang. The caller ID indicated the call was from Martha. Helplessness


    flickered in Wilson’s frosty gaze at once. He didn’t need to answer the phone to know what his


    grandmother was calling about.


    In the next instance, he cast a gentle look at Yvette while speaking warmly. “I’m going to take a call


    and will be back soon. Enjoy your food,”