Phoenix adjusted his sses and gave Hannah a regretful smile.


    “I haven’t been much help.


    Also, we’re deep into a project right now.


    I’ll pass on the party tonight.


    ”


    “Alright.


    Anyone else interested in joining me?”


    While most who dined with herst time were willing, Lewis opted out this time.


    “The experiment is nearing a breakthrough.


    I should stay at theboratory tonight.


    ”


    Hannah smiled reassuringly at him.


    “I’ve been working on this project overseas for a long time.


    A few more days won’t hurt.


    Professor Campbell will be joining us tonight.


    It’ll be a nice break.


    ”


    After some persuasion, Lewis agreed toe alongter.


    Hannah spent the rest of her time in theboratorypiling data reports.


    At around 7 o’clock, Hannah received a text from Maloney, saying, “I’ve already set it up.


    The leaker will excuse themself soon on your end.


    ”


    Hannah texted him back, opened the door, and went to theboratory, where everyone was gathered.


    Just as she entered, she ran into Phoenix, who was on his way out.


    Noticing he had changed out of hisboratory attire, Hannah asked, “Why are you heading out so early today?”


    Phoenix seemed slightly surprised by her sudden appearance, but quicklyposed himself and answered, “There’s a situation at home today.


    I need to get back early.


    ”


    After saying this, he hurried out, paused, and turned back with a smile.


    “Enjoy the party tonight.


    ”Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    Hannah watched him go and replied with a smile, “Sure, we will.


    ”


    After he left, Hannah walked into theboratory to find only Ste immersed in her work.


    The sound of ssware clinking filled the otherwise silentboratory.


    Ste didn’t look up until Hannah asked, “Where are Judy and the others?”


    Ste looked up at Hannah, her expression unreadable.


    “Lewis said he wanted to elerate your research results, so he took them to anotherboratory to conduct experiments.


    ”


    “Okay.


    ”” Hannah nodded.


    “Are you sure you don’t want to join us for dinner tonight?”


    “I’m not interested.


    ”


    Ste was steadfast in her ways.


    It seemed she wouldn’t join unless Hannah was upfront with her.


    “What if something interesting were to happen? Would youe then?”


    Upon hearing this, Ste gave Hannah another look.


    “I doubt anything exciting will happen when we dine together.


    ”


    Hannah asked, “Would you like to see the traitor in our research institute get caught tonight if I told you it was happening?”