The Woman From Hell

Delia.

I got very sensitive now when I heard her name.

Ignoring the concern in my heart, I pretended nothing happened and said, "I do want to know, but I think they were probably just discussing a partnership."

"A partnership? Are you serious?!"

Shannon felt like giving me a slap in the face when she heard my answer. She looked helpless. "What's there to hide if it's just a partnership? Was it necessary for Theo to lie to you?"

It seemed unnecessary.

I took a deep breath. Biting my lower lip, I was contemplating another reason to convince myself and make me feel better, but before I could speak, Shannon continued, "Wanda, I know you trust him a lot considering how long you've been together with him, but you have to pay attention to this matter."

"Oh, there are so many partnerships that are now kept secret and not revealed in the early stages. I think this is likely the case."

"Let's see how long you're going to lie to yourself."

Shannon stopped talking to me, probably because she did not seem to be able to convince me. She got up and went back to her own seat, throwing herself back into work.

I was lying to myself.

I probably really was.

Forget it, I was not going to think about it anymore. Work was the most important thing.

Although I tried my best to ignore that matter, I still thought of it unconsciously.

I finally wore myself out during my lunch break.

Psychological pressure was more onerous than pressures from work.

I dripped a few eye drops and rubbed my eyes. I was resting with my eyes closed when my phone rang.

It was a string of numbers that I had not contacted for a long time, but they made me feel warm.

When I picked up the phone, I could not help the smile that appeared on my face. My voice was soft and polite, "Chancellor Lowell."

It was my university chancellor calling.

"Wanda, I didn't think you'd recognize me."

"I kept your number. What's the matter?"

"Is that so? We're going to be having a banquet next week and would like our outstanding alumna to come

back and make an opening speech. I was wondering if you're available?"

I hesitated for a moment and did not respond.

"Wanda?"

Hearing the chancellor's voice, I came back to my senses. "But I graduated several years ago. I'm also not that great. Why don't you ask the others?"

"Oh, you were the best in your year. You received scholarships every year and excelled in every subject. You're not the only one invited back this time. Others are too. Everyone can get together, what do you say?"

"Okay, let me know the exact time and I'll be there."

"Alright, it's next Wednesday. The banquet will start at seven o'clock, but it's better to get here in advance to make some preparations." "Okay, I understand."

I hung up and took a deep breath.

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Thinking of this, I raised my head and said to Shannon. "I'm going on leave for two days next week. Man the fort."

"What, two days? Is it because of that call just now?" Shannon's eyes widened.

"Yes, my university chancellor invited me to go back for a ceremony. Sorry to trouble you."

Shannon waved her hand. "No, I'm going with you. The company is stable now. It should run fine without me." She looked expectant.

However, her puppy eyes were useless on me.

I shook my head. "No, you have to stay here."

"Why? You get to have fun when you go back to Salt City, but I'm going to suffer here." Shannon pursed her pink lips, feeling very upset.

I looked at her and smiled. “You don't have to come to the company those two days either. Just help me with something."