Chapter 123

Sensing Sawyer’s irritation, Leonard replied casually: [Sorry, I was just sitting next to the fingerprint scanner and acted on impulse. He sounded a bit apologetic, but not very.

Sawyer was so frustrated that he couldn’t find the words,

Quinlyn ignored their hanter and showed the message to the production team.

“Well, we can’t just determine the truth based on one comment from people online, right?” the director pointed out. He wanted to emphasize that scamming fingerprints and confirming identities in under a minute wasn’t realistic–this wasn’t the National Security Agency.

“My teacher is amazing, Quinlyn insisted.

The director chuckled at her naive enthusiasm. “How amazing?”

Quinlyn thought for a moment, opened her phone, and found Leonard’s bio to show him.

“Leonard? Just because they have the same username doesn’t mean you should exaggerate,” the director chuckled, clearly thinking Quinlyn was making a big deal out of nothing.

He warned, “Leonard is a renowned physicist in our country and has made significant contributions. You shouldn’t joke about famous people to clear your friend’s name.”

Quinlyn understood his reasoning but replied, “He’s really the one.”

The director frowned, losing patience with the conversation.

With no other option, Quinlyn clicked on Leonard’s profile picture and initiated a video call.

After a brief moment, the call connected. “Quinlyn, why are you looking for me? I’m currently in a meeting.” Leonard said. His face appeared on the screen, looking just as serious as in his bio picture.

Quinlyn felt a bit guilty and whispered, ‘I’m sorry for interrupting. I’ll reach out again when you’re-

Before she could finish, Leonard quickly interrupted, “It’s okay. Don’t hang up yet. Come on, say hi to your seniors.”

The camera shifted to reveal a long conference table surrounded by dozens of people.

Quinlyn had a vague sense that this scene looked familiar but obediently bowed. “Hello, everyone.”

Leonard’s appearance on the screen, it felt surreal–he even suspected the guy might

the camera moved, the so–called seniors were revealed, each wearing

been lucky enough to do a single text–based interview before, so he instantly recognized the guy.

wasn’t lying. But it seemed to be a bit overkill to involve such important

of wealth, but time and

with black magnetic powder, right? Why are you carrying that

Chapter 123

asked

to me for fun.”

detective team!”

“Yeah”

taking her time. Eventually, she excused herself, saying the couldn’t chat any longer. She thought to herself, Why was everyone so

end. Leonard casually hung up the phone, stood up, and waved to the group of

the one showing off. Now, Leonard

Mr. Colbert, your dramatic

truth became crystal clear. Yolanda and Harriet found themselves at a loss for a defense–they never

not wanted here,” one kid

a nuisance; nobody wants to hang

“And we don’t want to see

echoed around the kids. They might have short memories, but they weren’t amnesiacs. As Harriet wasn’t changing her ways and kept bullying others,

desire to get rid of even Yolanda made the director uneasy. She had been

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maybe it would be best if Harriet took a break. Given the recent events, it’s probably not a good

picked up on the subtle hint. Thinking about the lingering

irritation.

explaining. “Sorry, I didn’t expect that kid to act this way. But she seems well–behaved, and there’s a

finish her invitation. “After this incident, Im even more convinced that Quinlyn

Quinlyn all along. But looking at Raymond’s flawless, handsome face, she could

she could drow their depths. “I know you understand me. If you could, please help me persuade Quinlyn,”

over at Quinlyn who was still helping Mandy try on clothes under

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