Chapter 136
Author: Enigma Stone
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"Why is it that whenever Joseph drives, he never gets stuck in traffic? He always finds the fastest routes. He takes shortcuts and somehow manages to get me to my destination on time every single time. And yet here you are, a so-called driver, and you can’t even do your job properly!" Fiona fired back, her tone rising in exasperation as she unleashed a barrage of questions.

"Miss, there are indeed other routes to Nova University," the driver admitted awkwardly.

"Then why didn’t you take them? Why insist on this main road, which is always congested? Don’t you know that?" Fiona’s irritation grew further.

"Miss, I wanted to take the shortcuts, but the conditions on those roads are quite risky. Even experienced drivers hesitate to use them. Mr. Joseph, on the other hand, is particularly skilled and confident. In fact, our team’s veteran drivers have seen Mr. Joseph in action and all agree that his driving skills are exceptional. They even say he’s the best driver among us—no one can co
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