Chapter 40

Using Jacqueline phone, Alice texts Bill to wait for her at the caf�� they usually meet. When Jacqueline learns of her bestfriend��s sly move, she freaks out and hits her head as punishment for being downright meddlesome. Though Jacqueline acts pissed, we all know she wants it. However, the text went unnoticed as Bill is busy with his work. Roman thanks Phillip for vouching for him. He can��t help but comment that Phillip is a spitting image of his cousin, Elon. Phillip laughs and agrees, adding that though it may be the case, he and his cousin are not close. Bill's phone is dead and sadly, he wasn��t able to read Jacqueline's text before it went off. He goes to talk with Professor Gerald and the ��good�� professor hands him important document for the ongoing research works. He��ll be officially taking an indefinite leave and tells Bill to contact him through e-mail only. Bill then promises to take care of the lab while he��s gone. Later that night, Bill reads Jacqueline text. He im