Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 793

"It's the same, no one's picking up."

"Great! The hospital's dodging, the organizers are playing dead, and I'd bet my last dollar there's something fishy going on here!"

Roseanne paused for a couple of seconds, then a thought struck her. "For nationwide competitions like this, the judges are usually professors from relevant fields. I remember the official site published the judges' list. Let's see if there's anyone from our university."

Mamie immediately fired up her laptop, clicking away-

"Found it!"

Roseanne stepped closer, but after scanning the entire list, she didn't spot any professors from Kingswell University.

Scales chimed in, "Since Kingswell University and Twilight Peak Academy are traditionally strong competitors, often bagging half the awards, the organizers usually avoid inviting judges from these schools to keep things fair."

In simpler terms, to avoid any conflict of interest.

Mamie frowned. "But we don't know any professors from the other schools. How do we even contact them?"

And even if they managed to reach out, there was no guarantee they'd get a response.

Roseanne pondered for a moment. "Just because we don't know them doesn't mean professors don't know each other."

"Roseanne, are you suggesting...?"

Payne. She might know someone

an academic conference, and because of the time difference, calling was tricky. So Roseanne sent a detailed email explaining the whole

That evening, Madeleine replied.

the truth and retrieve their project report. Moreover,

the part Roseanne

indeed someone on the list

they were just acquaintances, and she

this professor was good friends

during their nightly

filled Owen Reynolds in on the situation. "... That's about it. Since we can't reach the organizers and the school

to meet

If not, a phone call would work

I'll get in touch with him for

you, Professor. Sorry to bother you again." Roseanne smiled

met, you've been helping me

You've helped me plenty

surprised.

only make basic

and even roast a