Chapter 81
Vivian’s eyes flickered with a hint of triumph.
Stellar caught the look, and a suspicion suddenly crossed her mind.
But there was no proof.
Would someone really go
far as to sabotage the entire team’s work just to make her take the fall?
Just as she was about to speak, a cool, clear voice rang out from a distance.
“I can lend you my lab,”
Everyone looked up in surprise.
Stephen strode over, his long legs covering the distance effortlessly, the crisp, refreshing scent he carried lingering in the air
around her.
She was momentarily stunned.
Il his data was independent from theirs.
He was indeed been involved in this project, but he had his own private lab, and all
He had never mixed his work with their team.
Besides, he was extremely territorial. Normally, he wouldn’t allow outsiders to step into his space.
Yet this time, he was actually offering to lend them his lab?
No matter what, this was an unexpected turn of events.
“Really, Senior?”
Stellar pressed her lips together, then took a step forward. “Then, I’ll have to trouble you once more.”
Stephen noticed her hesitation and arched a brow.
“Follow me.”
“Thank you, Senior,”
She beamed at him, her smile bright and radiant.
Aside from Vivian’s brief flicker of emotion, the rest of the team was visibly excited as they hurried toward the lab.
Trailing behind, Vivian’s jaw tightened, her expression darkening.
Why did this woman always have such good luck?
At the most crucial moment, Stephen had actually stepped in to help her?
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But the moment she met his piercing black eyes, so sharp it felt as if they could see right through her, she quickly lowered her
head and followed the team out without another word,
Stephen’s private lab was spacious, immaculate, and filled with crisp, clean air.
State–of–the–art instruments and advanced equipment filled the space, all meticulously arranged.
“Wow, Stellar, look at that machine in the second row–it’s imported from Arkland and worth four million dollars!”
Lilian clutched her arm, eyes gleaming with envy.
Stellar’s gaze flickered with admiration as well.
Anyone in research would dream of working with such cutting–edge equipment.
After all, to do great work, one needed the right tools,
With technology like this, their research would be twice as efficient with half the effort.
But that wasn’t the priority right now.
“Let’s focus. Get changed into protective gear first, then we’ll start the experiment.”
For safety, everyone had to wear lab coats, caps, protective goggles, and rubber gloves to prevent any risk of injury.
“Got it!”
One by one, the team members entered the changing room to suit up.
Stellar was the last in line.
Stepping inside, she began undressing,
her protecti
protective gear, the door suddenly
Just as Stellar was about to put on her protective gear, the door suddenly clicked open from the outside.
She jumped in shock, spinning around abruptly only to lock eyes with someone who looked just as stunned as she was.
“Senior?”
She clutched her clothes to her chest instinctively, her face instantly flushing crimson.
Why wa
was he here?
How did this… this…
Stephen, usually composed and unshakable, turned visibly red in an instant.
His voice dropped to a low,
hoarse
murmur.
“…Sorry.”
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Without another word, he spun around and shut the door behind him.
He had no idea someone was inside.
Leaning against the door, he gripped the handle tightly, his breathing slightly unsteady.
Even as he tried to compose himself, his sharp memory betrayed him–every detail of what had just happened replaying in his
mind on an endless loop.
Her skin was smooth and fair like fine porcelain, delicate and soft.
When she turned, her wide eyes trembled slightly, her face flushed with embarrassment, and even her bare shoulders carried a
faint pink hue, as if the sheer mortification had seeped into her very skin.
