Andrea was in a smug state. She asked her assistant to urge Rosalie’s research institute to pay for the materials.

She wanted to make things difficult for Rosalie so that she would yield and speak to her nicely.

Before long, the assistant smiled and opened the office door.

“Miss Quirke, the payment has been debited into our account.” The assistant was thrilled, waiting for Andrea to praise her or offer her a bonus as a reward.

However, Andrea’s smile faded. She asked, “Paid? Did she pay in f