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.

Hertha was just a naive, easily manipulated rich girl, never imagining

project, or else—I'II make sure you and

and walked away, leaving Edna no chance to launch into

like that, Hertha's name appeared in the

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

no reason. The world just isn't fair," Carlson replied,

hand, was left even

...

them by a deadline, and then a panel

quickly settled on

it came to choosing a project leader, Mamie and Scales didn't even hesitate, immediately suggesting, "Of

Roseanne accepted without protest.

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

exhaled deeply, "Finally, we're

sporting dark circles under his

let's take a couple of days to rest

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

time back home after

to dust, she quickly showered and

instantly, sleeping soundly through