2  2/8  00:04  Chapter 1  I hid in the bathroom, my accumulated frustration finally boiling over.  “You popped the champagne too soon! You’re a real credit to your boss,…

 Before the mission, I asked Stefan Goldberg one last time, “Will you marry me?”  He was silent for a moment. “Fine.”  My heart and the System’s virtual one dropped in…

9  Afterward, my life returned to its usual peaceful rhythm.  I found myself back at my alma mater, which was also Ivy’s.  The university president and the head of the…

8  “I didn’t!” Ivy shrieked back, her eyes wild with panic.  I continued to dismantle her lies, step by step, my voice like ice. “Really? Then how do you explain…

  7  Ivy was completely frozen, the tears forgotten on her cheeks.  23:53  I gave a sarcastic smile, my gaze sweeping over everyone present. “Like I said, the person in…

  6  Nathan was shocked that I would offer to switch rooms. He replied almost instantly, agreeing enthusiastical  ly, and we quickly arranged to swap key cards discreetly on the…

5  I asked Professor Albright if we could possibly leave early, but he warmly insisted we stay.  “There’s an important networking session this evening. You both must attend. It’s a…

4  After refusing Ivy’s request, I thought the matter was settled, at least for a while.  Then, on Friday evening, Marcus received a call from his old mentor, Professor Albright,…

3  “She actually refused! What do I do, everyone?! The plan is stalled!”  “I have to get close to the husband! Please, I need ideas!!!”  Aside from the usual crowd…

  2  The moment Ivy went to the restroom, I unlocked my phone and pulled up the forum post.  The original poster had just updated it a few minutes ago: …