His Secret Spoiled Wife (Lily and Alexander) novel Chapter 1382

At this point, the office door swung open, and someone stepped inside from the outside. “Professor Thompson.”

“It’s you?” Thompson looked shocked. “You…”

“Why? Am I not welcome?” She came over with a half-smile on her face. However, one might think her smile was rather chilling.

“No, but when were you…” Looking at her, Thompson was bewildered.

Having returned from overseas, Rhea Moore was in charge of another research program at the institute, and he knew her, too. However, he had not expected that she would be involved in his project.

“I’ve joined the research much earlier than you'd imagined, Professor Thompson,” Rhea said, then walked over to the seat before Mr. R and sat down, not showing the slightest qualm.

“She…” Thompson looked toward Mr. R and then at Mike. It seemed that they all knew except him.

Suddenly, Thompson felt he had been kept in the dark and was upset. “I was the one who proposed the program, and I’ve worked hard for it. You should at least consult me on who to enlist for the project, shouldn’t you?”

“You’re the one who proposed it, and you’re the originator, but…” After a pause, Mike glimpsed at him. “Don’t forget, without the support of your boss and my funding, this project would be getting nowhere!”

‘In other words, you have no say in this.’

Mike was being indirect. He might say they didn’t need his approval and could kick him out whenever they liked.

Thompson caught his drift. Even though he was infuriated, he could only stomach the humiliation.