Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 633

"Did you hear? Roseanne's team opted to set up their own lab off-campus 'cause their spot on school grounds got flagged for a fire code overhaul?"

The phrase "fire code overhaul" had Babur's heart skipping a beat.

Edna, trailing behind him, felt a chill run down her spine.

Slater, along with Sybil and Hertha, suddenly clammed up, not daring to utter a word.

Gritting his teeth, Babur managed, "Yeah, there's... there's some truth to that..."

"Is there more to the story, then?"

"Well, that's..." Babur's eyes darted around nervously, "I'm not entirely up to speed. Need to dig a bit deeper into the specifics..."

"Not up to speed? As the Deputy Dean of the Life Sciences Department, you're telling me you're clueless about the only lab in the department being ordered to make changes? Who was liaising with the city's fire department? Who approved the modification plans? Was everyone properly informed? How was it explained to those involved... Aren't these tasks you should be overseeing and ensuring they're completed?"

With each question Sinclair Nelson threw at him, Babur's head sank lower.

By the end, he was practically bowing in apology.

one for drama, chimed in: "Looks like Director White's got more going

desk. And Ms. Payne will want an explanation too, considering her student got kicked

University students for their initiative, but those in the know

has been living off government and university funds for years with little to show for it, lurching from one mishap

Babur was drenched in cold sweat, barely able

White..." Edna began

around, glaring at her

told you to trip up Roseanne, leaving her without

dared to pull the same stunt with the fire inspection? Where do

was shell-shocked by

the time she gathered her wits, realizing her students had overheard everything, she

concerns were at

all that? Has he caught onto something?

was frantic, seeking some reassurance from

his own worries

think?! The mess you've made was

offhand remark nearly sent

sit back and do