Chapter 39  Francesca looked at Andrew with a hint of jealousy. “Well, well, it seems like you’ve got some skills after all.”  Michael scoffed beside her. “It’s just a basic theory! Anyone who’s watched ‘Detective Kobe‘ could figure that out. Nothing to brag about!‘  Lauren shot him a cold smile. “Says the guy who spends all day watching ‘Idiot Bears‘.”  Michael’s face flushed red as he argued, “I don’t watch ‘Idiot Bears‘ all day! Lauren, there are other people here. Can’t you cut me some slack!”  Lauren feigned understanding. “Oh right, my mistake–you’re too busy watching adult films.”  Michael’s face turned crimson with rage. “Did you go through my computer?”  Lauren ignored him, her expression turning deadly serious. “Now that we know it’s someone from senior management, they shouldn’t blame me for showing no mercy.”  “Ms. Rhodes, I’m sure you already have some suspicions about who’s behind this,” Andrew commented.  Lauren nodded hesitantly. “I do, but suspicions alone aren’t enough. It’s not easy to confirm.”  Francesca suggested, “If you’re unsure, why don’t we make a list of suspects and investigate them one by one?”  Michael chimed in, “There’s no need to make it so complicated. Just give me the list–I’ll find the culprit and make them regret it!”  Lauren hesitated when she noticed Andrew shaking his head with an amused expression. She asked, “Dr. Lloyd, do you have a better idea?”  This man had surprised her so many times already.  “Before suggesting anything, I’ll just say that Mr. Rhodes and Dr. Aicker’s ideas are quite naive,” Andrew remarked.  “Why, you—” Michael was fuming, but, Lauren’s warning glare stopped him.  Francesca crossed her arms defensively. “Don’t get cocky just because you helped Lauren twice. If you’re so smart, let’s hear your brilliant plan.”  Andrew held up two fingers. “It’s simple. First, we set a trap. Then, we force them into the open–that’s all we need to catch our culprit.”  Lauren’s eyes lit up. “You really have a plan? Tell me more!”  Andrew shook his head. “Ms. Rhodes, let me keep the details secret for now. If we discuss it openly, it might not work.”  Chapter 39  +25 BONUS  “I trust you completely. Just tell me what to do,” Lauren agreed.  Shortly after, Lauren left with Andrew’s instructions. Meanwhile, Francesca and Michael were left in the dark about the plan.  “What did you tell her? Tell me now,” Francesca demanded coldly, but Andrew ignored her completely.  She sneered. “You’ve helped Lauren today, I’ll give you that. But I can see right through your little game. Like I said before, you’re getting too close to Lauren. People who don’t know their place often pay the price.”  Andrew stood up and headed for the door, annoyed by her nagging.  Francesca fumed, shouting after him, “Where are you going? Get back here!”  He replied casually, “Bathroom break. Do you plan to come along and join me?”  Francesca’s face was red as she stuttered, “Y–You pervert!”  Chapter 40