Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 760

"I might not have published any papers or made any groundbreaking

contributions, but you know very well how Sybil's so-called accomplishments came about, don't you?"

Edna's eyes flickered slightly.

"I have no idea what you're talking about."

"Perhaps you've forgotten that as the heiress of the Sherwood family, the last thing I lack is money and connections. Dropping a bit of cash to have someone look into Sybil was a piece of cake. And guess what I found out?"

Edna's expression turned from surprise to alarm.

Hertha continued, "Isn't it curious? You, Professor, have the last name Johnson, and surprise, surprise, so does Sybil. Could there be a family connection there?"

"So what if there is?!" Edna shot back, her voice trying to sound tough but clearly shaken.

Hertha smirked, "So what? Sybil's grades were abysmal in middle school, then suddenly in high school, she's winning every competition and publishing academic papers in prestigious journals during her spare time. Do I need to spell it out for you?"

"You" Edna was trembling with anger.

In that moment, she regretted ever letting Hertha into her circle.

easily manipulated rich girl, never imagining she was actually a

in, "Make me the co-leader of the competition project, or else—I'II make sure you and your niece

and walked away, leaving Edna no chance

just like that, Hertha's name appeared in the

stared in disbelief, turning to Carlson with a puzzled expression. "Why did that

replied,

on the other hand, was left

...

by a deadline, and then a panel would select several grand prize winners, along with first, second, and third place

and her team quickly settled on a research question

to choosing a project leader, Mamie and Scales didn't

Roseanne accepted without protest.

wrapped up their project. The three of them worked tirelessly, practically living in the lab

exhaled deeply, "Finally,

circles under his

take a couple of days to

"Yay-Roseanne, you're the best!"

first time back home after a

dust, she quickly showered and

almost instantly, sleeping soundly through