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Everything Toby said matched Bonnie's character and how she handled things. Hence, he was able to rid Ivor of his suspicions.

"Tell me about it, Mr. Ivor." Toby played along. "I understand Ms. Bonnie's good intentions, too, so I plan to complete my thesis before participating in her research. I don't want to botch my work and her research."

"Mhm," Ivor faintly responded before he thought of something and asked, "Does that mean even you don't know if Bonnie's at the research institute?"

Toby thought he had bluffed his way through. However, his heart leaped to his throat when he heard Ivor's question.

"Since Ms. Bonnie hasn't answered your calls, she must be focused on her research. Where else would she be, considering her character?" Then, Toby sprung a question on Ivor, "That said, you also asked us about her whereabouts last time, right?

"Do you think she'd be up to no good because she's in Pyralis, and you're on an overseas work trip? Rest assured, Ms. Bonnie would never do something like that."

Ivor was stumped. After some thought, he told Toby why he called, "I'm more worried about her safety than unfaithfulness. After all, Bonnie has put herself in danger countless times and kept them from me. I can't help but worry about her, especially since I'm overseas."

Toby said understandingly, "So, that's why you called. If you're that concerned for her safety, I'll see if she's at the new research institute. I can check on her for you."

Ivor did not want to trouble him but

was also worried about Bonnie. Ultimately, Ivor agreed, "I'd

appreciate it if it's not too much

trouble. I hope you can tell her to call

me when you arrive."

'I don't even know where Ms. Bonnie is. How can I get her to call you? Still, I must avoid rousing Mr. Ivor's suspicions. I should agree.'

"Of course, Mr. Ivor. However, Ms.

Bonnie has been focused on her

research and might be unable to make calls. I only dare to stand outside and check on her from afar.

I wouldn't want to disturb her."

Ivor did not want to make things difficult for Toby. The former said, "Just do your best and don't push it. What matters is that you can confirm she's safe."

Toby feared Ivor would force him to

make Bonnie call Ivor back.

However, Ivor did not do that. Toby sighed in relief and said, "I

understand, Mr. Ivor. I'll hang up and call you again once I'm there."

"Okay, thanks." Ivor hung up and tapped his desk.

Floyd could not help but ask, "What's on your mind, Mr. Ivor?"

Ivor turned and looked at Floyd. The former frowned, saying, "Did you sense something unusual about Toby when I talked to him on the phone?" Floyd recalled the duo's conversation and shook his head. "Nothing seemed amiss to me, sir. Why do you ask? Did you sense something unusual?"Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org