He asked reluctantly, “Aren't you going to ask where I'm going?”
“You're an adult. You don't need to report your whereabouts to me.”
Despite her words. Danny couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. In the past, whenever he left for a business trip, Ella would always give him numerous instructions, pack his clothes for him and even see him off downstairs herself.
This time, however, even as he stood at the door, she kept her head down, absorbed in her own work, not even glancing at him.
Exasperated, he left, planning to have a proper talk with her when he returned.
Not long after he left, Sarah knocked on the door. She smiled gently at her and handed a coat. "Ella, is Danny home? He... left his shirt at my place the other day. I brought it back for him.”
Seeing through her scheme, Ella sneered coldly: “Aren't you supposed to be traveling with him? Why not just give it to him directly? Who are you putting on this show for?”
Even after her plot was exposed, Sarah stayed calm. “Since you know so much, you should divorce my Danny sooner rather than later. Stop clinging to this position.”
Her word made Ella snort and say sarcastically, "If you have the ability, you can take it yourself. What? Hasn't Danny given you a proper title yet?”
A dark shadow flickered in Sarah's eyes as she replied coldly, "He will... soon. I'll confirm our relationship during this business trip. Oh, and one more thing..."
She stepped closer and whispered into Ella's ear, “This time, you probably won't be able to tag along. With your level of skill, the organizers would never send you an invitation.”
Ella's face darkened and she remained silent. Seeing her expression, Sarah felt a surge of satisfaction.
Watching her retreating figure, Ella picked up her phone and made a call.
“Teacher, I'd like to attend this awards ceremony. I'll go accept the award in person....”
***
In the lobby, everyone was buzzing about the Topical Award winner. She was the youngest recipient in history and upon learning her age, every person present was stunned.
"Dr. Sinclair, with your extensive connections, do you happen to know the project leader?”
Danny shook his head. “I've sent her several emails, but she hasn't replied to a single one yet.”