Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"What on earth is this?"

"Looks like some sort of lab equipment! And it was delivered by an international engineer, no less!"

"You think it's just a delivery? After it's installed, it needs to be calibrated."

"I remember this lab being empty before, when did it start getting stocked with all this high-end gear?"

"Isn't it obvious? Someone's planning to use it, that's for sure!"

"Must have cost a fortune, just look at it!"

Amidst the growing buzz of conversation, Slater's expression darkened by the second.

Sybil, on the other hand, pushed her way to the front, eyes wide with disbelief.

It was indeed a CPRT machine, but not quite.

This one was half the size of the ones their college already owned, and...

She caught a quick glance, noticing the touch-sensitive buttons.

The display was nearly twice as big as well.

"This... this is the latest generation CPRT?!" Slater's voice nearly cracked!

Not only was it more advanced than the ones they had, but its features were far more comprehensive.

He stormed forward, demanding, "Where did you get this from?!"

Roseanne retorted, "What's it to you?"

Slater was speechless.

a cookie, smiled, "Didn't you tell us to handle it ourselves yesterday? Well, we did. Surprise or what? You must be thrilled for

muster a fake smile,

we were to

"Ever heard of something called

"No... it can't be..."

just purchase such an expensive piece of

real shock was

Notice" was posted

it was

Upon investigation, it was found that senior student Carlson had monopolized the lab, wasting valuable academic resources... We hereby issue a

the notice and slammed her mug

Babur's office, towering over

you should've consulted me

remained calm, as if he had

follows established protocols that don't require informing

now you talk about protocols? Don't

still the director here. Don't think you can act all high and mighty just because you've had a bit of academic

Babur's me tell

swr

thenes narrowed slightly, "Let

if Carlson isn't penalized,

Have

Edna stiffened.

unaware of your little maneuvers. We've

Carlson to keep you out of trouble seems a fair trade. What's there to

few sentences, Edna