From Ashes to Queen: Now I Call the Shots novel Chapter 96

Chapter 96 The Conference Begins

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Scarlett had been crated beside Calvin’s group originally because she was still working in his lab at the time the event was organized.

But after things senured between them, Wayne personally contacted the organizers to make adjustments once he realized Scarlett’s capabilities.

In the end, they had to separate her from the lab’s main table—though her station remained close by.

Scarlett had no objections.

She wasn’t afraid of anything.

It was Rebecca who wasn’t satisfied.

They were both presenting research on anti–cancer therapies–there was no avoiding comparisons.

But thankfully, Scarlett was seated to her right, which meant she’d be speaking after Rebecca.

If any part of Scarlett’s content overlapped with hers, she could just accuse her of plagiarism.

Besides, she was sure Calvin would take her side.

In academia, it was brutal.

If your advisor said you weren’t good enough–then that was final.

Thinking that way actually calmed her down.

“Why are you all alone? You sure you can handle that?”

Calvin sneered from the side.

“She can definitely handle it. You don’t have to worry about her. After all, she’s quite capable now.”

Rebecca nervously asked, “Professor, if Scarlett doesn’t do well later… could you maybe help her out?”

Calvin’s face darkened to near black.

He still hadn’t gotten over the humiliation from that night he rushed out of Darian Hall.

If not for Rebecca comforting him afterward, he might’ve already taken revenge on Scarlett.

The fact that he hadn’t tried to sabotage her was already generous.

Help her?

He’d rather see her crash and burn

“I wouldn’t dare. Your sister’s very impressive. I’m sure she can manage just fine on her own.”

Hopefully she crashes so hard she disappears from my sight forever.

Rebecca sighed softly.

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“I’m sorry I couldn’t help you.”

Scarlett’s face was icy.

“No need to apologize. Honestly, as long as you stay far away from me, I’ll be just fine.”

Rebecca looked hurt. “1”

“Rebecca, please focus on your experiment. Don’t bother me. OK?”

Scarlett’s warning was sharp and impatient.

Rebecca looked even more pitiful now. She wanted to say something but didn’t dare. All she could do was lower her head and wipe at her tears.

People around them began to think Scarlett was being too harsh, and some even felt sorry for Rebecca.

But Scarlett didn’t care.

She focused completely on the lab mouse in front of her.

In the audience seats—

Jack elbowed Jasper.

“We’re really just sitting here watching? Shouldn’t we call a few people to support Pixel?”

Jasper remained calm. “No need.”

“Everyone else has advisors.” Jack looked genuinely concerned. “I could call a few friends over–really freak Rebecca out.”

Jasper’s voice held quiet certainty, like he already knew how it would all end.

“Advisors don’t matter if they’re not as good as her.”

Jack gawked. “Jasper, that kind of blind confidence is straight–up arrogance.”

Jasper finally turned to look at him.

“Maybe for you, it is. But she’s different.”

Jack froze. Was that an insult? He couldn’t even be sure–but it felt like it.

Soon, with the arrival of several experts, the conference officially began.

Overhead lights cast a harsh white glow across Scarlett’s lab coat, outlining her in sharp; sterile brilliance.

No matter how impressive the other students were-

Scarlett felt no jealousy.

Instead, she raised her hand repeatedly to ask thoughtful, precise questions.

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Chapter 96 The Conference Begins

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