I Love You, Miss Genius ( Bonnie Shepard ) novel Chapter 1045

The professors exchanged uneasy glances, none willing to speak up. Ivor narrowed his eyes, considering barging in, but restrained himself out of respect for Bonnie's research institute.

"Can any of you professors tell me where Bonnie is? She said she’s been working on a major project in the lab these past few days, but I can’t see her anywhere. Has something happened to her?"

The professors, who were already cautious, became even more reluctant to speak. Saying the wrong thing could offend Bonnie, and no one wanted to be responsible for that. However, Ivor’s imposing presence made silence equally inappropriate.

Finally, one professor suggested quietly, “Someone should go inside and call Ms. Bonita to ask her how to handle this situation.”

“But… if we leave under Mr. Ivor’s watch, won’t he become suspicious?” Another professor doubted the feasibility of the plan.

The first professor gave him a stern look. “You fool! Just make an excuse to check on the experiment’s progress. Who told you to tell the truth?”

Realizing the suggestion, the second professor responded, “Oh, I get it. I’ll call Ms. Bonita right away.”

Clearing his throat, the professor adjusted his demeanor and addressed Ivor, “Mr. Ivor, I need to check on the experiment’s progress inside. You can talk to the others while I’m gone.”

The professor dashed away without waiting for a response. As Ivor watched his hasty retreat, he became more suspicious. ‘Where could Bonnie be? Why were these professors so evasive?’

Ivor's lips pressed into a thin, stern line, and his gaze became as deep and unreadable as a dark ocean. The atmosphere grew increasingly tense until Toby emerged from inside, looking puzzled at the gathered professors.

“Don’t you all have your own tasks today? Why are you standing around here?”

The professors tried to signal Toby with their eyes when they saw him. “Uh, wasn’t Ms. Bonita just in the lab with you? We can’t find her now. Did she tell you where she went?”

Realizing Ivor’s presence, Toby recalled Bonnie’s earlier instructions and calmly replied, “Oh, Ms. Bonita? She’s been exhausted from the experiments and went home to rest. She mentioned that Mr. Ivor would be returning today and wanted to be well-rested for your rare visit.”

Feigning surprise at seeing Ivor, he continued, “Mr. Ivor, you’re back so soon! Should I call Ms. Bonita and let her know, so she can prepare?”

Ivor’s sharp gaze scrutinized Toby to seek the truth. “Prepare for what?”

Toby was taken aback by Ivor's intense gaze and felt his heart skip a beat. However, he maintained his composure and answered, “Well, every girl likes to look her best in front of the one she loves. Ms. Bonita is no exception.

“She felt disheveled from spending days in the lab, so she went home to freshen up. She would want to look her best when seeing you. Since you’re back earlier than expected, I should call her to give her a heads-up.”

This explanation matched what Bonnie had previously mentioned; hence, it eased Ivor's suspicions slightly. Just as he was about to say something, the professor who had gone to call Bonnie returned while frowning.

"Hey, Ms. Bonita's phone is—"