Lyle slightly cleaned up the clutter in the basement and returned to the office area.
Mr. Gareth sat at his desk as usual, but his work efficiency was very low, more like he was diverting his attention.
The nun named Karen stood at his side, her gaze fixed in the distance, like a patrolling general.
Monk Sari had already left, and Karen, dressed in a nun's habit, stood out in the office like a firefly.
Noticing Lyle's arrival, Gareth put the documents in his hands aside. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, and his right curly wiggle slightly as he did so.
"You arrived just in time, Lyle. Meet our newcomer, Miss Karen Pembai. She will officially start working tomorrow, joining Ralph's investigative team as your future partner," Gareth said.
"Please say hello, ladies and gentlemen."
"It is my honor, Sir Lyle," Karen said, her right hand balled into a fist and thumping against her chest in a salute befitting of a soldier. Fortunately, as a young girl, nothing indecent occurred.
