Chapter 94
Vivian’s palms were slick with nervous sweat, but she kept up her bravado, voice sharp despite the tremor beneath it.
“You have no right to accuse me! I didn’t tamper with the data. You’re making baseless accusations!”
Stellar arched a brow, her gaze sharp enough to cut through any pretense.
“Oh? So, you’d rather go public with this? Let me lay out the evidence for everyone to see?”
undeniable.
Her voice was calm, almost amused, but the weight behind it was u
“You really think I’d confront you without proof? You really think your plan was flawless?
“Or do you honestly believe someone like Alex Porter wouldn’t throw you under the bus the second things got tough?”
Three pointed questions–each one hitting harder than the last.
Vivian’s confidence crumbled as cold sweat trickled down her back.
She had been so sure her plan was airtight, convinced she had covered her tracks.
But Stellar had unraveled it all so effortlessly.
And Alex? That idiot would sell her out in an instant if someone pressured him the right way.
For the first time, Vivian realized she had severely underestimated this woman.
Taking a shaky breath, she forced herself to keep her voice steady.
“What… what do you want?”
“Nothing much. I just want you to take responsibility for your actions.”
A sharp glint flashed in her eyes as she leaned in, whispering something low against Vivian’s ear.
The moment the words landed, Vivian’s face drained of color.
“What’s wrong?” Stellar tilted her head. “Don’t want to do it?”
Turning on her heel, she started walking back toward the lab.
“Guess I’ll just have to tell everyone the truth myself, then.”
“Wait-
Panic shot through Vivian, and before she could think, she lunged forward, blocking Stellar’s path.
Her jaw clenched, fists curling at her sides.
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“I… I’ll do it,” she gritted out.
Without another word, she spun on her heel and stormed back into the lab,
Simon and the others were deep in discussion about the experiment when the door suddenly opened,
They turned, puzzled.
“What’s wrong, Vivian?”
Noticing her pale expression, Simon frowned with concern.
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“Simon, I’d like to withdraw from this project. I don’t want my name included in any of the research from the past two weeks. I’ll
sign a confidentiality agreement to ensure none of the team’s work is disclosed.”
The room fell into stunned silence.
“Vivian, what’s going on? Why would you suddenly quit?”
Everyone here fought hard to earn their place in this research team.
Simon’s voice held genuine worry.
“Yeah, you’ve already spent half a month working on this. We’re so close to a breakthrough. How can you just walk away now?”
Lilian, despite her dislike for Vivian’s attitude toward Stellar, couldn’t deny that she had contributed to the research.
However, Nathan simply observed her carefully, then cast a subtle glance toward Stellar.
Vivian w
was drowning in frustration and humiliation.
Did she want to throw away all the hard work she had put in?
Of course not.
But if Stellar exposed the truth herself, she would be finished.
Her reputation in the institute would be destroyed.
Worse, no professor would take her on again.
Forget staying in the project–she might not even make it through her graduate studies.
The thought made her stomach twist.
Forcing a strained smile, she spoke again, her voice unnaturally stiff.
“I… I’ve realized I’m not capable enough for this project. Plus, there have been some issues at home, and my emotions have been all over the place.
“I really can’t juggle everything right now. I’m very sorry, and I hope you’ll understand.”
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Her tone was firm–there was no room for negotiation.
At that, Simon could only sigh, unable to force her to stay.
“Alright, but we go the proper process. Come with me…
I have to t
Vivian clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms.
She was furious, her chest burning with frustration, but she had no choice.
Biting back her anger, she followed him out.
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As she walked away, shoulders tense with humiliation, Stellar leaned casually against the doorframe, arms crossed, watching he
leave with the faintest curve to her lips.
“You didn’t actually have any proof, did you?”
A deep, magnetic voice suddenly broke through the quiet.
