Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 798

"Aunt Edna?" Sybil asked, puzzled.

"You dragged him into this mess, then decided to erase his name at the end. How do you think Arkle feels about that?" Edna questioned, sipping her coffee.

"Who cares how he feels? You think I'm afraid of some country bumpkin?" Sybil replied, lifting her chin defiantly.

"It's not about being afraid. Sure, he's just a small-town guy, but what if he gets upset when he sees everyone else getting awards and he gets nothing? What if he figures out there's something shady going on and decides to expose everything? What then?" Edna warned, setting her cup down.

"He wouldn't dare! That fool wouldn't notice a thing. You could sell him off, and he'd still help you count the money," Sybil scoffed.

Edna wasn't convinced. "Don't forget, Arkle has got Carlson backing him up."

Sybil rolled her eyes. "Ugh, don't get me started on Carlson. You know, Aunt Edna, he's taken up a job off-campus. He's out all hours, like he's got no responsibilities as a student."

"Last week, when I asked him to get on with two papers, he had the nerve to hang up on me! He's getting bold, doesn't even respect you as his advisor," Sybil

added, her voice dripping with disdain.

Edna's expression darkened slightly.

this, I've heard Carlson

you

you. Just look at him! If they weren't close, why did Roseanne's lab send him a special invitation for

did you say?! Carlson got an invitation?"

feigned surprise. "It's all over campus. Everyone's saying

"That Carlson!"

a hint of satisfaction in

name. Has he reacted yet?" Edna asked,

Not a peep. He's probably hiding somewhere, crying his eyes out," Sybil replied

be careful not to

Aunt Edna. He wouldn't dare," Sybil

always be there to back you up.

more, the better. Only then can

although she felt a

fought to get

so not a single mistake can be made," Edna continued. "Carlson is an outsider. Ambitious dogs can't