At this tense moment, the two swindlers grabbed their belongings, planning a quick escape.
Hannah, blocking the doorway, looked up sharply. Dotson.
Within 5 seconds, the two swindlers standing before them had already yelled and collapsed, unable to stand.
Hannahs gaze dropped coldly to the two men now sprawled at her feet. She stepped over them as if they were mere debris. Drag them out and call the police.
Understood, boss. Ive got this.
After escorting the two people out, Dotson closed the door attentively.
The screams grew fainter in the distance. Phoenix, seated on a chair, shivered uncontrollably.
Next to him, Hannah tapped her fingers on the table and asked, Why did you steal the project from the lab?
The room fell silent. Phoenix clenched his teeth, refusing to answer.
With a cold tone, Stella interjected. Saul saw you as his heir. Do you think you deserved his trust?
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Her words struck Phoenix deeply. He erupted in fury, shouting, He saw me as his heir? Is that why he kept the best projects from me? He only handed me the failures. Thats his version of trust!
His eyes, red with rage, fixed on Hannah. In his eyes, theres only one true protege, you! Theres no room for us! None at all!
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What about all those cool projects? Any of them come your way? Man, how many slipped through your fingers? Phoenix scanned the room at his fellow researchers, his eyes sharp and chilly.
Dont you ever feel like things arent fair? he questioned, his voice tinged with bitterness. Why does Hannah always hog the limelight? Why does she get all the dough for projects? Whats her secret sauce? Phoenix voiced his frustration.
Pointing emphatically at himself, he added, I busted my chops at a fancy university, got myself a masters degree. What makes her think shes better than me?
The room fell silent, tension thick enough to slice through.
Hannah, cool as a cucumber, opted for silence, her expression unreadable.
Sauls reaction was swift. He jabbed a finger at Phoenix, his hand trembling.
ALL those cool projects? Theyre all Hannahs doing. Cant you see that? I always let you always get first pick of projects at the research institute! Then, whatever scraps remained, I handed out to the others.
Phoenixs sudden outburst hit Saul like a punch to the gut. After all these years in the research institute, he hadnt seen this coming. It stung.
But Phoenix, driven by what seemed like madness, erupted. Weve been slaving away for peanuts! And shes getting all the glory and top-notch projects, just because you favor her!
Have you lost your mind?
To Hannahs surprise, it was Stella who spoke next.
In that moment, Stellas calm facade shattered, replaced by a hint of anger.