Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 569

Sybil couldn't help but feel intimidated by Mamie's presence, her gaze now laced with a hint of fear. With her robust build, Mamie surely packed a punch. How much would it hurt to be hit by her?

In a brisk move, she nudged Slater forward, chiding, "Hiding behind a girl, really? How brave of you!"

Slater was left speechless.

Hertha stood by, arms crossed, cutting through the tension, "Enough, remember why we came here today. Let's get down to business."

Then, turning to Roseanne, she reached out her hand, "Let's make this quick, hand over the lab keys. Holding onto them won't do you any good."

Roseanne responded with a slight smile, "Sorry, but I really can't give you the keys."

Hertha's brows furrowed in annoyance, "You seem to be misunderstanding the situation. It's not about whether you want to or not, you have to give them up! According to the lab renovation policies, a lab under renovation is not to be used, and students shouldn't have the keys. They must be kept by a supervisor or returned to the administration office."

Roseanne retorted, "You seem well-versed in the rules and regulations."

With a scoff and a slight lift of her chin, Hertha pressed, "Since you're aware it's the regulation, be sensible and hand them over."

to you? Who are you to me?

had summoned her to the office, subtly insisting that she must obtain the

Hertha didn't

was so special about an

the fact that inside this seemingly unremarkable lab was a

and required skilled technicians to install or dismantle, making it impossible for Roseanne and her

others. They're not satisfied with what's in their bowl, always eyeing what's in the pot, wishing

felt a sting from Mamie's

Truth be told...

exactly agree with Edna's

as a lady of significant wealth, what couldn't she buy? Why

goods, was it

distaste, she had to follow through. Her academic future

here for the keys, not

to say you're too late," Roseanne casually replied, "I've already

handed the

Madeleine. The dear old lady

and resting for five days, she was off again to the U.S. for a joint academic exchange