Hansel instructed Dan, "Turn around, head to Vientiane City.""Understood, Mr. Johson."…The meal went relatively well, thanks to the relaxed atmosphere Willow intentionally created. However, during dinner, Hansel ordered a bottle of red wine. By the time the wine was finished, he was already intox
Joseph let out a cold laugh. "How do you think this ends? Here, see for yourself!"He grabbed a document off his desk and threw it in Sophie's face.Sophie picked it up, and her face turned paler with each line she read. There were words regarding disciplinary action… project funding slashed by half
"It's good that you understand!" Sophie snapped just as Yasmine's phone rang."Hello?" she answered, and whatever she heard made her face go white."How can they be doing an inspection all of a sudden? This wasn't supposed to happen! Plus, didn't they just inspect us?"Alright, I'll be there right a
Meanwhile, Sophie had just received her disciplinary action. In no time, two of her labs were slapped with notices for rectification. It felt like her world was crashing down."Aunt… Dr. Xander, what do we do now?" Yasmine asked while gripping Sophie's arm anxiously.Hank looked equally distressed w
Beckett's expression finally softened. "Should we try to placate Christine?""No need. I know Chris well; she's not one for power struggles or internal conflicts. She's one of the rare few who are deeply committed to academia," said Hendrix."What about her three students and the lab everyone's talk
"How's that possible?" Beckett was in disbelief.Not only were Miranda and the other students at Bedford College, but their advisor, Christine, was still officially a faculty member."If it's not credited to the college, then where?"Aileen replied, "Infinity Lab."A thought flashed through Beckett'
"You…" Hendrix was tongue-tied.Christine spoke slowly and firmly, "My students deserve my protection. I'd rather forfeit any superficial recognition than let those who've hurt them benefit. That's all there is to it."I didn't put my name on this one, and I won't in the future. The college had bett
The Landon estate wasn't the typical modern-style mansion but rather a traditional courtyard-style home. The front and back courtyards were interconnected, with the walls a faded gray, and some sections even peeling.The front yard was paved with blue-gray stone, giving the place an old-fashioned lo