I Can Do The Same

Ivy slumped back in her chair, staring blankly. Her face was ashen, and cold sweat beaded on her forehead. Despite her efforts to suppress her fear, a tremor that she couldn't control gave her away.

She was afraid.

Shawn noticed everything and held her hand, brushing it against his face gently. "Don't do something you'll regret. Just trust that I've got everything. What Cato can do for Erica, I can do the same, or more."

"Shawn..."

"You've always admired Professor Watson, right? This is a rare opportunity. If you can earn his recognition, it's the greatest form of respect for you. And who knows, maybe someday he'll go the extra mile to hire you and bring you into his lab. Don't you like that?"

"I do," Ivy whispered. "But I'm afraid I'll end up like three years ago..."

"Three years ago, you neither went to prison nor had your license revoked. You're in the right. What are you afraid of? You haven't done anything wrong."

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