Chapter 106
Victor was utterly stunned.
So, after all that searching for the person who’d saved Academician Chatham’s life, it turned out to be Caitlin?
God.
No one could have seen that coming.
Irene gave a subtle nod.
Even Caitlin herself looked a little taken aback.
“Miss Kensington, Mr. Winslow, if you please. My mother would like to speak with you in her office,” Larkin said, leading the way and gesturing with polite formality. Caitlin and Victor fell in step behind her, following Larkin down the corridor.
They arrived at the institute in no time.
Meanwhile, Wendy was on her way out, ready to report to Cynthia about how she’d just thrown Caitlin and Victor out. But as soon as she stepped outside, she spotted the very two people she’d just gotten rid of, walking back into the institute.
Because Irene and Larkin were ahead, partially hidden by a partition, Wendy didn’t see them-only Caitlin and Victor bringing up the rear.
Wendy frowned in disbelief.
The nerve of these two.
She’d made herself perfectly clear, and yet here they were again, shamelessly barging in.
Did they really think they could just waltz back in as if nothing happened?
With an icy huff, Wendy strode up to block their path. “Victor, Caitlin, I’ve seen some people with no shame, but you two take the cake! I already told you, you have no business being here. Get out! Now p>
“And who exactly are you telling to get out p>
A cold voice sliced through the air.
It sounded familiar-unsettlingly so.
Wendy turned, only to come face to face with Irene.
To be precise, with Irene’s furious glare.
Wendy’s face drained of color. She never imagined her bravado would be exposed to Irene herself.
Still, she tried to compose herself. After all, she was Irene’s favorite assistant. There was no way Irene would turn on her over someone like Caitlin.
Clinging to that hope, Wendy steadied her expression and quickly said, “Dr. Chatham, these two have been causing trouble ever since they got here. They’ve even resorted to insults. But don’t worry, I’ll call security right away-I promise they won’t bother you again p>
“Enough!” Irene’s voice trembled with anger, her cheeks flushed. “Miss Kensington and Mr. Winslow are my honored guests! Wendy, you’re dismissed. There’s no need for you to come back to work p>
Wendy felt her blood run cold.
She could hardly believe what she’d just heard.
Honored guests?
Caitlin and Victor were Dr. Chatham’s honored guests?
After making her announcement, Irene turned to Caitlin. “Miss Kensington, Mr. Winslow, I apologize for my employee’s behavior. Please don’t let this incident trouble you p>
Oh God.
Who was Caitlin, really? Even Dr. Chatham was personally apologizing to her!
Wendy was so terrified she dropped to her knees, desperately grabbing at Caitlin’s sleeve. “Miss Kensington, I’m so sorry! Please, don’t hold it against me. Could you put in a good word for me with Dr. Chatham? Just this once, I beg you p>
“Miss Yates, everyone is responsible for their own words and actions.” Caitlin spoke calmly, gently pulling her sleeve free.
Irene watched Caitlin with open admiration.
A mistake is a mistake, and Irene couldn’t stand those who played the martyr or tried to score points by being overly forgiving.
But Caitlin clearly wasn’t that sort of person. She was decisive, principled-she didn’t plead for Wendy just to curry favor or to prove her own virtue.
The more Irene looked at Caitlin, the more she realized this young woman was far more remarkable than she first appeared.