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.”

completely stunned, unable to speak. With Leonard’s appearance on the screen, it felt surreal–he even suspected the guy might be

so–called seniors were revealed, each wearing

archaeologist, who had never publicly appeared for safety reasons. The director had been lucky enough

people were genuinely real–Quinlyn wasn’t lying. But it seemed to be a bit overkill to involve such important fores -a whole roomful of them–for

wealth, but time and again,

Quinlyn, that fingerprint was lifted with black magnetic powder, right? Why are you

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asked

gave it to me for

detective

“Yeah”

the couldn’t chat any longer. She thought

the phone, stood up, and waved

tune as he left. Last time, Curtis had been the one showing off. Now, Leonard finally understood the satisfaction of

glances silently. Mr.

clear. Yolanda and Harriet found themselves at a loss for a

set up Mandy? You’re not wanted here,” one

a nuisance; nobody wants to

third one added, “And we don’t want to

but they weren’t amnesiacs. As Harriet wasn’t changing her ways and kept bullying others, they all ganged up

to get rid of even Yolanda made the director uneasy. She had been selected by the show’s biggest

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

Thinking about the lingering negative news online, she nodded, suppressing her

irritation.

she seems well–behaved, and there’s a spark in her eyes. Perhaps you should give her another chance. How about come over

could finish her invitation. “After this incident, Im

But looking at Raymond’s flawless, handsome face, she could only play

could drow their depths. “I know you

cheeks flush and nodded involuntarily. Once she regained her composure, she glanced over at Quinlyn who was still helping Mandy try

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