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Luca was in a stun and stared at her in disbelief.
Keira casually said, I said, it was sent to your inbox last Friday.
Luca swallowed. Wasnt that an empty email?
Keira was bewildered.
Luca realized something and ran to his workstation. Looking at his email on the computer, he indeed saw the attachment!
But he still couldnt believe it. He opened the attachment nervously!
The development of new energy is different from software coding.
Not only did they use computer simulators, but they also had to go into the lab for real experiments.
Keira had finished the task assigned to her last Friday, so Luca spent all morning in the lab assisting Jalen, and thats why he didnt notice.
Once the attachment was downloaded, Luca couldnt
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wait to look at it.
As he read through it, he immersed himself in the
report.
The application of core technology was a bit complex. Some of it took him quite a while to understand.
Seeing his silence, Keira prepared to take the elevator to the 60th floor where the archives were located.
The elevator arrived, and she entered it just as a group
of members did.
The RD Department and the laboratory were located on different floors of the tower, and they each had
their own tasks to do.
Beep!
The elevator alarm beeped, indicating that it was
overloaded.
Someone said, Keira, you better get off.
Their tone was tinged with displeasure.
Keira was taken aback and raised her head, I wasnt the last one to get on.
The person scoffed. Even though thats the case, work
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is first come first served. Were in a hurry, and youre so idle. If youre not busy, why dont you get off first?
The others immediately echoed.
Exactly. You dont actually need to work; youre just going to read books!
Hurry up and go. Dont waste our time!
Our team leader is still waiting for us. Would you be responsible if we were late?
Keira frowned, detecting the hostility of the group.
Although she didnt quite understand what was going on, she took a deep breath and got off the elevator.
She didnt need to argue about something like that.
As a researcher, she understood the exasperation when a problem couldnt be resolved promptly. Besides, there were eight elevators in total. It was just a matter of wasting a bit more time.
Once the elevator doors closed, someone in the group suddenly whispered.
Were we a bit too harsh just now?
Shes just so tactless She doesnt do any work at all,
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and yet when we achieve results, she reaps the
benefits too. Thats not fair!
Keira entered the 60th floor through another elevator and hastily looked for a book she put away.
As long as she studied hard, she was sure she could solve old Mrs. Hortons problem soon.
But then, she discovered her book was gone!
Keira was dumbfounded.
She hurriedly looked around the bookshelf, but no matter how much she tried, she couldnt find the book
Nobody nearby seemed to be reading it
The books in the Horton Groups library clearly
couldnt be taken out!
Where did the book go?
Suddenly, she realized something
There was only one person in the company who could get a book out of here!
On the top floor.
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Lewis was engrossed with his own eyebrows drawn
together as he flipped through the thick volume in his hands.
The book was about neuroscience.
Briefly familiar with the subject due to his
grandmothers health, he still found the book complex and difficult to understand. He was also curious to know why Keira was reading it.
Tom provided Lewis with a detailed report of Keiras actions downstairs. He then added, Boss, Keira is simply taking advantage of Mrs. Hortons fondness for her and acting as she pleases! You even arranged for her to be in a department that matched her major, to give her a chance to learn and yet she shows no gratitude!
Lewis coldly replied, Shes not really here to work.
Tom was perplexed.
He couldnt help but feel that the boss seemed to be speaking up for her.
It must be his illusion!
He then asked, This book doesnt seem to have much
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relevance. Should we return it?
Lewis tapped on the book, thinking about the girls anticipation when she saw it today. He suddenly remembered the feeling of her in his arms earlier
All of a sudden, he felt dry-mouthed, No need for
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now.
Keira had wanted to go upstairs to get the book from Lewis, but when she remembered their hug earlier, she suddenly became shy.
In the end, she strolled back to the RD department.
Just leaving the elevator, she spotted Jalen and team members drinking coffee in the lounge, tr stay awake.
They all had weary expressions on their faces.
Seeing Keiras laid-back demeanor, someone couldn help but speak up:
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Keira, this is a company, not a shopping mall for you to loiter around!
Exactly, were all so busy right now. Dont you feel
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ashamed not offering to help?
Do you even understand? Being involved in our projects can help you gain work experience!
We are all on the same team. If the project is successful, the bonus is equally divided. We never looked down on you for being an intern, but you cant be this unreasonable, right? You just want to earn money without doing anything?
Although youre a special case here, we have never minded your lack of ability. We thought we could guide you, but your indifference to work is outrageous!
Keira paused, asking seriously, So, what can I help
with?
You dont understand the technical stuff, so you at least help us with odd jobs. Print some stuff, ru errands, or get some coffee!
Upon hearing this, Keira frowned. Im sorry, thats n part of my job.
Having started working since junior high, she understood workplace rules.
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Indeed, the salary that Horton Group offered her was okay, but the three tasks she completed last Friday were surely worth the pay.
She had no idea that the minor issue she finally resolved last week was the core problem that their entire team had been racking their brains about.
Having said this, Keira was about to enter the office.
The team members, however, were incensed by her
remarks.
What kind of person is she? She has no real skills, yet shes here putting on airs like a princess. How
arrogant!
We cant understand why the company would hire
someone like her!
Watching Keiras nonchalant demeanor and hearing these complaints, Jalen frowned even more.
He wanted to help Keira, but she looked irredeemable!
To think he had even stood up against Jake for her, he felt like such a fool!
Jalen slammed his hand down on the table with a fury. Keira if you dont want to work youre welcome to
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leave! We dont need freeloaders on our team!!
Inside the office, Luca was now filled with excitement
and fanatic fervor. He was still engrossed with the
email.
He finally understood it!
Luca shot up from his seat, ran to the door, and excitedly grabbed Jalens arm!!
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