Chapter 107

Aurora rubbed her temples as she said in a flat voice, "Do I sound like someone who's doing great to you?" Colby chuckled softly. "So, you're really settling down at Astrait University? Teaching, doing research, and ignoring the rest of the world? It's been over a month since you returned, and there's not a peep from you. I think you've taken a long enough break." "Call it an emergency retreat," Aurora replied dryly. "If I hadn't reacted fast enough last time, forget about a leak—you might not even be talking to me right now. I'd already be dead" "Relax. There's no need to get upset. I promise it won't happen again. The mission was critical, and I couldn't make it in person. That's why I sent you. And as usual, you didn't disappoint." "Cut the chatter. What do you want?" Aurora knew him well enough—he wouldn't call without a reason. "Straight to the point, huh?" Colby's tone was amused. "Alright then. Someone's offering a hefty sum for a job." "Is it hefty? We've been t