Chapter 166

Jacqueline forced a smile and stood up, saying, "Okay, there’s a new restaurant that's really good. Once you’re not busy, let’s go there together."

"Sure," Tom answered.

After Jacqueline left, he frowned and stared at his phone for a while before calling Valarie.

The call quickly went to a busy tone, and his expression darkened completely.

…

"Nyla, Nyla?" Melody called out.

Nyla snapped back to reality, looking at Melody, who was staring at her curiously. Nyla collected herself. "Sorry, what did you say?"

"Nyla, do you have something on your mind? You've been zoning out a lot," Melody asked with concern.

Nyla looked down. After a few seconds of silence, she suddenly stood up. "Melody, I just remembered something I need to take care of. You can go back to the lab first after lunch."

Before Melody could respond, Nyla grabbed her tray and left. After returning her tray, she took the elevator to the top floor.

When Spencer saw her, he frowned and stepped in front of her. "Ms. Jay