Chapter 282

Jade was taken aback. "What do you mean? Weren't you the one who requested that I come to get this document signed?"

"Get what document signed?" Samuel also looked puzzled.

Jade handed him the document from the university.

After reviewing it, Samuel told her, "Just wait here, I'll go ask the finance department."

Samuel took the document and went straight to the finance department. He asked, "What's going on? Why hasn't the funding been released yet?"

The finance officer looked aggrieved. "Mr. Fitzgerald said that Ms. Severin must come in person for him to sign it. He wants to confirm it before it is stamped."

Samuel widened his eyes upon hearing that. Looking around to ensure nobody was listening, he whispered, "Did he really say that?"

"Yeah, why would I lie?"

Leaving the finance office, Samuel took a moment to compose himself. He finally understood the situation. If he couldn't see through such a blatant move from Caelan—asking Jade over to witness him sign the document—his