Judy turned to Hannah and looped her arm through hers, suggesting, “Let’s celebrate with some barbecue tonight.

I know this new restaurant nearby that’s supposed to be amazing!”

“Sounds perfect,” Hannah agreed with a smile.

“It’s my treat.

“Hannah, you are a gem!” Judy exclaimed, enveloping Hannah in an exaggerated hug.

She turned to Lewis and asked, “Hannah’s treating tonight.

Do you want to join us?”

Lewis nodded.

“I can’t say no to a free meal.

Glancing at Stella and Phoenix, he asked, “What about you two? Are you coming?”

At that moment, Stella had already packed up, her coat dr@ped over her arm.

“No thanks.

You guys go ahead.

As Stella left, Phoenix offered a gentle smile and replied, “Have fun.

I’ll sit this one out.

In the end, only Judy, Lewis, and two other girls ended up going to the barbecue joint.

As they settled into their seats, Judy couldn’t help but vent, “Honestly, since you left, our lab’s efficiency has taken a nosedive.

Because of this, Mr.

drawing comparisons between

were some hiccups in our research for a while, and he was pretty upset

Hannah asked, “But you are just as competent as

there have

“Don’t sell yourself short.

you were the only one who

Campbell’s train of thought.

long way

believe me, ask him

Don’t you agree, Lewis?”

added, casting a glance at

Lewis simply shrugged.

brightest in the research

taken

more times than I

eyebrow, clearly surprised, “But his research work

junior colleague piped up, “We all got an earful last time, but Phoenix got the worst of it! We were on the brink of success, and one slip-up from Phoenix brought the whole project crashing

Mr.

salvage the situation, taking full responsibility for the error, which is why

about this from Saul before,

Judy nodded in agreement.

was quite the ordeal at

it’s understandable that

arrived, Lewis grabbed a plate and silently served

it let out a satisfying sizzle, filling

mouthwatering aroma.

melted away, and the group grew

the opportunity, Hannah asked, “So,

propping her chin up

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