Chapter 91
“That’s not true. If it weren’t for Professor Douglas engaging with people at the top and making
connections, where would the funding for our laboratory come from?” Justin smiled while rubbing Daphne’s head.
He said looking at Joseph, “We have a social butterfly here. For this exchange meeting, just let Audrey
have fun. Leave the rest to him!”
“Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of Audrey!” Joseph assured.
At 7:30 pm, a light rain began to fall in Cloudmill.
Standing on the steps of the laboratory building, Audrey tightened her coat. She looked up at the rain and was about to run back to the dormitory to get an umbrella when a black car stopped at the
entrance.
Ryan, dressed in a suit, got out of the car with an umbrella and walked up the steps. “Let’s go,” he
said.
With a height of six feet two inches, even standing a step below Audrey, Ryan’s umbrella easily
covered her head.
Audrey adjusted the bag on her shoulder, lowered her head, and walked down the steps. “Thank you,”
she said.
“Be careful not to slip.” Ryan casually put his arm around Audrey’s shoulder, protecting her under the umbrella as they descended the steps.
Audrey nervously glanced at the arm around her shoulder. The hand wearing a brown leather watch had slender and powerful joints. It was different from the flamboyant youthfulness of Nathan, possessing fair and delicate skin full of masculine strength and tension.
The familiar yet foreign masculine scent enveloped Audrey, and she instinctively tightened her grip on her bag. It was only when they got into the car that her intense heartbeat finally calmed down.
“Have some of this.” Ryan opened a thermos and handed it to Audrey. “The temperature is just right.”
Audrey took a sip, feeling the richness of the hot cocoa on her lips. “Thank you.”
When the two returned to the apartment, the housekeeper had just left, and the food on the table was still warm.
Ryan took off his coat, and his face showed no expression. He only said to Audrey, “Let’s discuss after
dinner.”
She nodded.
After dinner, Ryan poured a cup of warm water for Audrey and sat on the single couch next to her.
He said, “I’ve obtained all the details of Professor Douglas‘ itinerary and the list of personnel for the
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exchange meeting. Professor Douglas and Professor llylch from Saint Paula University have similar research directions and reached a cooperation last year.
“After this exchange meeting, both Sides will send their students to each other’s laboratories for at least two years. Your ability to speak Ruplanion is an advantage, so you can work there during that time.”
Ryan handed a tablet to Audrey. “These are a few places closest to Saint Paula University. You can choose the one you like.”
While Audrey was checking out the houses, Ryan told her about the arrangements for bodyguards, nannies, assistants, and drivers related to her trip to Ruplana. He assured her that they were all reliable people.
Audrey looked at Ryan and said, “There are some things I need to clarify with you in advance. I’m sorry, but I have to consider the well–being of the Lambert family, so I can’t let anyone know the
child is yours,”
Ryan’s expression remained unchanged as he looked at Audrey.
“I think if we don’t let others know that the child is yours, then…” Audrey lowered her eyes. “In case someone from the Lambert family or Mr. Lambert Senior finds out, you can always say that you helped me out of consideration for the Lambert family. That way, it won’t implicate you.”
“So, you have no plans of marrying me?” Ryan’s Adam’s apple moved slightly. “Do you want our child to become a secret love child?”
