Chapter 436 Are You Serious

Hayley’s POV:

Finished

Noticing my confused expression, Professor Cain began to explain. “Here’s the situation. My team and I have been working on a significant research project for the past couple of years, and I was wondering if you’d be interested in joining us.”

Before I could respond, the administrator standing nearby gasped in disbelief. “Professor Cain, are you serious?

“From what I understand, your research topics are national priorities. Even teaching assistants don’t typically get a chance to participate in them. Hayley’s just a freshman–how could she possibly handle something like this?”

But Professor Cain simply smiled and replied, “That’s exactly why I’m confident in her potential. She’s young, and that’s what we need–fresh energy and new ideas. We can’t keep relying on us older folks. Don’t you agree, Hayley?”

I snapped out of my shock.

I knew how important these research projects were and how rare an opportunity this was.

But my life was already packed to the brim–between my responsibilities as the Alpha of the Shadow Pack, a race car driver, a multinational business owner, and a leader of an underground organization. I didn’t have the time to commit to something so demanding.

Research required total focus and dedication, body and soul. And frankly, I didn’t have the energy to

spare.

thought, I politely turned him down. “I’m sorry, Professor

silent, and I could see even Professor Cain’s smile slowly fade.

need more time to think, I understand. Take a

respond, but he quickly interrupted. “Let’s leave it for today. No rush. Take your

understood what he meant. After a brief hesitation, I nodded.

I’ll give it

Professor Cain’s expression brightened considerably. “That’s great! Now go ahead and get to work. You’ve got a speech to prepare for the opening ceremony tomorrow,

goodbyes, and left the

down and began working on my

buzzed

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the time. I was almost done with my speech, so I decided to take a

I spotted Christine waving from

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