"Who are you thinking of?" Edna pressed on, her curiosity piqued.

Babur gave a sarcastic chuckle, "Don't bother asking. It's someone way out of your league."

Even when dealing with his own, Corley would beat around the bush, but that person barged in questioning everything...

It's just how the academic world rolls. A titan's presence is unmistakable.

Kingswell University might handle losing a businessman's financial backing, but it couldn't dream of parting ways with a scientist whose work leads to groundbreaking discoveries!

"Get lost," Babur sneered, "A skinny camel still beats a horse, and you- you're nowhere close to Madeleine!"

Even with Madeleine laid up in the hospital, she still had the clout to make two big shots intervene.

And you, Edna? You're nothing!

...

Back in her office, Edna's mind echoed with Babur's words: You're nowhere close to Madeleine!

Nowhere close...

Close...

She was so mad she wanted to smash something, but the mug was already shattered.

found a pen

Crash!

pen holder slammed against the wall opposite, its contents scattering across the

then, oblivious to the tense atmosphere. She cheerily called out, "Auntie," before heading to the break area to

nudge him for me?" Edna's face was stone-cold: "You think a research paper is what? A piece of cake? 'This week,' you say? Do you even

by the

"Auntie..."

How many times have I told you, it's Ms.

one else here..."

it?! Slip up once,

the situation. "Sorry, Aunt- I mean, Ms. Edna! I'll be careful next time!

and the others managed to get their own equipment; is it that hard to produce

Carlson can write one or two for you, but can he write them for you forever? The moment he makes it big, do you think he'll

lower lip trembled, on the verge of tears. The bluff was called, and the façade was set; there was no

pull it off why can't you? I get it now; you were never really into academia! Always aiming high but falling short in every aspect, how did I end up with a niece

Sybil left the office, she was completely

her usually kind

Edna's

Knock, knock, knock-

"Come in."

"Ms. Edna, here's the progress report for

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