Chapter 2

“Let him come with us this time.”

“That doesn’t comply with regulations.”

I finally looked up. My voice was calm and controlled.

Wynnie’s expression darkened again.

She stared at me. Her eyes were filled with undisguised anger as she gave me a warning look.

“I know you’re jealous of Ash, but don’t mix your personal feelings with work.”

“Anyone who disagrees can withdraw from this mission on their own!”

The team members’ expressions all changed at once.

This opportunity was extremely rare. Everyone wanted to perform well and pave the way for their future promotions.

Wynnie swept her cold gaze over everyone and spoke in an arrogant tone, “If you don’t want to quit, then keep your mouths shut. Otherwise, pack up and get out of the Translation Institute.”

I suppressed the emotions surging inside me and said nothing more.

Wynnie, this time, I would not interfere anymore.

I would just sit back and see how her story ended.

…

After we arrived in Norvira, everyone was busy making final preparations for the next day’s meeting… Everyone except Ash, who was still stirring up trouble.

“Wynnie, I’ve never been to Norvira before. Can you show me around?”

He wrapped an arm around Wynnie’s slim waist in front of me.

“There’s a suit that’s only available in Norvira. Come with me to get it. You always say I look my best in a suit.”

I frowned. “We still have work to do.”

He curled his lips, sounding openly dismissive.

“Aren’t there plenty of you around? Why does the team leader need to get involved personally?”

“Ms. Lynn is one of tomorrow’s main interpreters. She can’t afford to make even the slightest mistake. Even if you want to fool around, just wait until after the meeting.”

Ash immediately looked at Wynnie with a wounded expression.

“Wynnie, I just wanted to buy some clothes. I never meant to interfere with your work. Is it really necessary for Miles to twist our relationship into something so filthy?”

“I know he doesn’t want me here. Fine then. I’ll just buy a ticket and go back right now!”

As he spoke, he even put on a show of turning to leave.

Wynnie immediately grabbed his hand, then shot me a furious glare.

“People with dirty minds see everything as dirty! Miles, if you bully Ash again, don’t even bother showing up to tomorrow’s meeting!”

Several teammates who were close to me were visibly furious when they heard that.

However, I did not let them speak up for me.

It was because I knew the louder Wynnie and Ash celebrated now, the more miserable their ending would be after the meeting.

Wynnie still had a shred of rationality left.

She did not abandon everyone to go shopping with Ash. She only promised to accompany him after she finished her work.

Even though Ash was unhappy, he still nodded in agreement.

That peace did not last long.

At dinner, he insisted he was not used to the food there and demanded that I prepare fish and chips for him.

When I refused to do so, he immediately went crying to Wynnie.

Once again, Wynnie used her authority as both team leader and wife to force me to play babysitter for Ash.

When I returned to the hotel room carrying the dish, he was already wearing my pajamas, sitting on the sofa with an arm around Wynnie’s waist, watching TV.

The moment he saw me, a smug, arrogant smile spread across his face.

“Thanks, Miles.”

“Oh, right, I forgot to bring my pajamas, so Wynnie gave me yours. You don’t mind, do you?”

“But honestly, these pajamas are pretty ugly. It’s no wonder Wynnie isn’t interested in you. After we get back, I’ll buy you a few sets she likes!”

I did my best to suppress the emotions boiling inside me and replied coldly,

“No. Keep them for yourself.”

I handed him a plate of fish and chips.

He suddenly tilted his head and put on a knowing smile

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“I heard from Wynnie that you’re a great cook. I’ve always wanted to give it a try.”