Bonnie said, "Your opinion ofis too high. Still, I don't intend to participate in the competition." 'Ivor is still suspicious of me, and I can't let it continue. I must neutralize his suspicions completely.' "Why not? Don't you want to work at Bonita Research Institute?" "Everyone has preferences. Also, Pyralis University has recruited exceptionally talented students from around the globe. The campus is full of extraordinary people. Why are you so confident I'll win the competition if I participate?" "I just know you will," Ivor said confidently, "All right, let's drop it. Is there anything else you want to eat? I'll get it for you." He showed the perfect example of quitting while he was ahead. After all, Bonnie would probably stop talking to him if he kept prying.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBonnie sighed in relief as she watched him leave to get her more food. She knew he was so smart that he would realize she was Ms. Bonita if she slipped up even once.
Two days had passed, and the Scientific Research Competition was about to begin. All newspapers and media focused on Pyralis University. Still in the hospital, Russell grinned from ear to ear as he watched the television.
"Hahaha! I was right to insist on Bonnie taking over my position! She's the perfect successor. Now that our competition has beca hot topic throughout Arvandor, the president of Drungend University is probably crying. Our enrolment rate next year will set a new record! I'm excited just thinking about it!" Suddenly, the door opened, and Elliana, the president of the Pyralian Pianists Association, entered. "You're an old man, Russell. Stop getting so excited. The doctor said you can't afford to get worked up. You can drop dead at any second if you keep it up." "You're just jealous of me, honey. Bonnie's willing to take over my position instead of yours," he boasted triumphantly.
She grunted in response. "Why would I be jealous? You shouldn't be so proud of yourself when you deceived her. You have no idea how ashamed of you I am." "Drop the act. If you could pretend to be sick, you would've done the sthing and tricked Bonnie into taking over your association." "That's a load of crap!" She stomped. "I cbecause I cared about you and wanted to see how you were doing, but you seem perfectly fine. It seems you'll live long and plague the world!" "Care about me? Save it for someone who buys your crap. The way I see it, you're just here to make fun of me."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"You're becoming more unreasonable as the days pass! I just can't talk to you anymore!" Elliana left the ward, supporting herself with with the canen Then, she dwelled on what her husband said. 'Perhaps I can also pretend to be sick to get Bonnie to take over my mantle. The old coot had just used this trick. I don't think it'll work if I use it again. It looks like I'll have to ask Coleman to seduce Bonnie.'
Back in Pyralis University, Bonnie was treading the cobblestone path when she overheard sconversations. e "I can't believe you managed to return here, Trina."
'Trina?' Bonnie did not bother turning around when she heard that name. "Yeah, neither could I."