In the end, Kaushike still took Gleipnir to find Star Worm.
As for why Star Worm was in his dormitory?
Kaushike's explanation was that it was late, Star Worm was tired, and had borrowed the place to sleep for the night.
That explanation was riddled with holes and fell apart under the slightest scrutiny. Yet Gleipnir did not press him for details. She merely looked worried, while her gaze carried vigilance and tension whenever it swept over Kaushike.
That performance made Kaushike misunderstand. Gleipnir was not letting the details slide—she simply did not dare ask.
After all, Star Worm was still in his hands.
Gleipnir even displayed a measure of unease. Anyone entering a stranger's home alone would feel that kind of anxiety.
Kaushike opened his mouth, wanting to explain a few things, but when he turned and saw Gleipnir immediately take several steps back, he closed it again.
In the end, Kaushike gave up on explaining and merely said softly, "I'm not a bad person."
Gleipnir gave a dry laugh. "I can tell. Anyone willing to take in Star Worm can't be a bad person. Oh, right, I went to Prada Media Company today and met Yusuf..."
Gleipnir deliberately spoke of Yusuf in a dry tone. The context and logic before and after were not even connected.
Yet between the lines, she was hinting: I have met Yusuf. We know each other.
She was also quietly needling Kaushike: I know your superior. If you have any ill intentions, you'd better think thrice before acting.
Kaushike naturally understood what Gleipnir meant. He merely remained silent and led the way ahead. If he had turned around, he would probably have seen the meaningful smile filling Gleipnir's face.
Kaushike had not seen that scene, but Angel saw it with perfect clarity.
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