Chapter 7 Institute's Queen

A week passed and Diana has already settled into her routine. She had already become acquainted with her coworkers and the staff at the hospital. Her popularity within the Hopton Research Institute and Hospital keeps growing.

Male nurses and doctors would even make an excuse to stop by at the Institute or would take their lunch there just to catch a glimpse of Diana.

The beauty herself was not aware. She just thought there was nothing unusual about it. After all, she's only been there for a week.

However, Clara, Michelle, and Alicia are increasingly annoyed. At first, they were happy to see the doctors visiting, hoping to catch their attention. They were even trying to become friends with them. These doctors not only work in Hopton Hospital, but they also have patients in other big hospitals, they naturally have contacts in bigger laboratories too. Unfortunately, all of these men are only interested as to Diana's whereabouts. They couldn't pass up the opportunity to flirt with them.

They would be approached by these guys. But only to know Diana's whereabouts. Even so, Diana focused on her job and wouldn't stop to make long conversations with them.

Clara couldn't take it anymore and went to Bryan to complain.

Bryan had a conference with other departments that day and when it was time to clock out, he hurriedly went to his car and waited for Diana to exit the building. When he saw her, he called out to her.

Diana approached his car, thinking he must have forgotten something and would ask her to get it for him.

"Good evening, Bryan." Diana greeted him. "Can I help you with something?"

"Hey there. It's nothing. Where do you live? I'll take you." Bryan offered.

"Oh. No, it's okay. I already called the cab. It'll be here in a minute." Diana declined.

It wouldn't be good if she'll be seen riding his car. Others might misunderstand.

"You can cancel the cab. I'll take you instead, how about it?" Bryan tried his best to flash a dazzling smile.

"Ah..no.. I don't want to be charged for canceling it." She laughed awkwardly.

"No worries. I'll refund you! Come on.." He flashed a bright smile at her.

"Umm.. Thank you but it wouldn't be right to accept your offer."

"Why wouldn't it be?"

"You're the Supervisor after all.."

"So? We've already clocked out from work."

"Thank you. But I'll just take the cab. Have a good evening." Diana quickly waved bye and went into the cab that was approaching.

"Wh--" Bryan was dumbfounded at her escape.

'Why does she have to avoid me all the time? Does she think she's too good for me? She's not even giving me face. Doesn't she realize that I have a big influence on her work life? If she doesn't know how to act accordingly, then he would let her regret it.

He hasn't moved from the spot when a knock on the door snapped him back to his senses.

He turned to look at the daring individual.

Clara Holt.

He pushed the button to slide the window down.

"Hey! Clara, something wrong?"

"Can I talk to you about something?"

"Uh--sure.. What is it about?"

Clara glanced at the passenger's seat.

Bryan noticed this and got her meaning.

"Can I give you a ride?"

"Sure! Thanks!" Clara didn't hesitate. She walked around and opened the door to the passenger's seat on her own.

'See, this is how Diana should behave. Looks like Clara is smarter than her after all. If Diana knew what's good for her, she shouldn't have resisted.'

Bryan drove his car away from their workplace.

"So, what did you want to talk about?"

"Actually, it might be a long conversation. Could you stop by somewhere we could take in private?" She crossed her legs, her skirt riding up, showing her thighs.

His eyes darkened. "Sure. I know just the place."

A knowing smile appeared on her face.

Bryan directly drove to a hotel he frequents, even the receptionist already knows him by name. They were instantly given a key card to a room.

As soon as the elevator opened, Clara strode inside confidently, her hips swaying. She then rested her back against the wall, her hip tilted to the side and both hands rested on the handles behind her. She was indeed a practiced seductress.

As much as how Bryan liked Diana's fresh and innocent personality. What he wanted could be instantly given by women like Clara.

Meanwhile, at the Forrest Research Institute, Ethan was holding an envelope and entered Lucas's office.

"Sir, I have the findings from the investigator." Ethan placed the envelope on Lucas's table.

"Good. You may go." Lucas dismissed him. Once Ethan has left the office, he then opens the envelope checking the contents.

Inside it is pictures of the Winchester Family, the invitation card for the party before, and information on Diana, as well as Henry and Chantal's two friends.

He read the notation from the Investigator.

"Ms. Diana is the eldest of the twin daughters of Osmond and Vanessa. Ms. Chantal is younger. They went to the same Preschool, Elementary, and High School which is Millford School. After that, Ms. Diana earned a scholarship at Henhall University and Ms. Chantal entered the same university using their family's connections. But because Ms. Chantal's grades were not enough to let her stay there, so she transferred to Newbrook Fashion Institute. On the record, Ms. Chantal voluntarily transferred schools.

As for their relationship within the family, Ms. Diana is not really favored. She moved out of their family's house and got an apartment with her close friend Ms. Heather who works at Oxfield Crime Department. Ms. Chantal's current boyfriend Mr. Henry was Ms. Diana's former boyfriend. It has been two months since they officially broke up but from what I've gathered, Ms. Chantal and her boyfriend have already begun dating since last December.

Ms. Diana now works at Hopton Research Institute. All of the employees know her name and from their words, she is popular there.

Lastly, no criminal record. Just Top of her class from Preschool to University."

Lucas was amused at the notation. If this was a resume, he would surely hire Diana just based on that last line.

A Top Student, huh? He imagined a geeky girl, but a seductress? Now he is more interested.