From Ashes to Queen: Now I Call the Shots novel Chapter 87

Chapter 87 No More Room for Pretending

For the next few days, Scarlett finally got to enjoy some peace and quiet.

In the blink of an eye, there were only five days left until the medical exchange conference.

Her test subjects had also started exhibiting all the expected symptoms, right on schedule.

She was completely swamped–but in the best way.

Meanwhile, things at Calvin’s lab had grown increasingly strange.

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Ever since the news broke that Scarlett was receiving high praise from top figures in the field, Calvin had been in a sour mood.

The whole lab felt like it was trapped under a dark cloud.

Micah had become noticeably more withdrawn.

The only one who seemed unaffected was Rebecca, who continued to bring desserts for everyone and hand out luxury gifts.

But the most surprising moment came when she gave Micah a watch he’d always wanted–only for him to refuse it.

He claimed wearing a watch during experiments wasn’t safe.

Rebecca had been humiliated, but didn’t say a word.

Everyone in the lab blamed Micah for being ungrateful and ungracious.

Micah, however, had simply said one cryptic thing:

“So this is what she must’ve been feeling back then.”

People thought he had lost his mind.

Coincidentally, Calvin soon announced two upcoming competitions and opened them up

for sign–ups.

According to the lab’s usual rules, the opportunities should’ve gone to the newest member–Rebecca.

But Micah spoke up first.

“I already submitted my registration and got confirmation.”

The whole lab froze.

Rebecca nearly burst into tears on the spot.

Micah acted like he didn’t see it and didn’t say a single comforting word.

Calvin looked like he wanted to say something.

But Micah cut in again.

“You always told us to fight for opportunities. I listened.”

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That instantly reminded everyone of the Darian Hall invitation.

Although Micah had ended up attending, it was only because Calvin had been forced out.

Micah saw that as a handout.

If Rebecca could just swoop in and steal what was supposed to be his, why should he keep giving in?

The moment he heard about the new competitions, he had registered immediately.

Didn’t even give Rebecca a chance.

He’d finally gotten his revenge.

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When Calvin saw the confirmation email, he nearly had a stroke. His face turned so dark it looked like it could rain.

But since he’d been the one to set the precedent, he had no grounds to scold Micah now.

He could only swallow the anger and storm back to his office with a cold snort.

Rebecca trailed after him, looking utterly pitiful.

This time, no one criticized Micah.

Instead, everyone started getting ideas of their own.

Sure, humility was a virtue. In a group setting, it was nice to follow the unspoken rules.

But ambition had no ceiling.

If more competitions meant more awards and more resources… who wanted to stay mediocre forever?

Almost the moment Rebecca disappeared into Calvin’s office, the entire lab dispersed.

People headed straight to the school website to look up competition schedules and registration deadlines.

By the time Rebecca returned with red–rimmed eyes, she thought for sure she’d be comforted.

She imagined someone might speak up for her, maybe even call Micah out on her behalf.

But to her shock-

No one cared how upset she was.

They were all glued to their screens, busy working on something.

She stood there at the office door for a long time before it finally hit her.

Was she hallucinating?

Why was everything suddenly different?

Why did none of this go the way she had imagined?”

She had so much planned to say–had wanted to make Micah feel the sting of being pushed aside.

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But no one had even given her the chance.

Biting her lip, she burst into tears and ran out of the lab.

Even as she fled, not a single person chased after her or asked what was wrong.

It was as if no one even noticed.

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