Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 265

**When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 265**

**Chapter 265**

“Alright,” Sydney replied, her voice steady, as she made her way towards the elevators with purpose. Each step resonated with the weight of her thoughts, a storm brewing beneath her calm exterior.

As she entered the R&D department, she was met by a sea of expectant faces, the entire project team gathered in a tight circle. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation, each member aware that the outcome of their hard work hinged on the results they were about to discuss.

Henry, standing near the front, wasted no time. He thrust a lab report into her hands, his expression a mix of urgency and concern. “Take a look. These results just came in at noon,” he urged, his voice slightly strained.

Without even bothering to settle into a chair, Sydney lowered her gaze to the pages, her heart racing as she began to scan the data. It took only a fleeting glance for her to realize something was amiss—something was very wrong.

Her finger tapped against several data points on the report, her mind racing. “These numbers don’t add up,” she asserted, her voice rising slightly with disbelief. “No matter what went wrong, they shouldn’t look this extreme.”

She wasn’t naïve enough to believe her plan was infallible, but she had been at least 90% confident in its design. Even in the face of the worst failure, the results shouldn’t have spiraled into such chaos.

Marcus, who had been standing with his arms crossed, frowned deeply, his brow furrowing in concern. The tension in the room thickened as his expression morphed into one of incredulity. “You mean to say someone might have tampered with the results?” he asked, disbelief lacing his tone.

“It’s not a possibility,” Sydney replied, her voice flat and unwavering. “It’s a certainty.”

The coldness in her tone sent a shiver through Marcus, and he slowly scanned the room, his gaze piercing through each member of the team, searching for any sign of guilt or betrayal.

A murmur rippled through the room, a wave of unease washing over the team. The idea of pulling surveillance meant treating everyone like suspects, and the implications were daunting. Once the footage was reviewed, word would inevitably spread through the company that the R&D division was facing a serious problem.

“I can’t say what caused it,” Sydney replied evenly, her gaze steady as she held the room’s attention, “but the cameras can.”

Marcus, sensing the rising tension, cut in firmly, “If you didn’t do anything wrong, there’s nothing to be nervous about. Let’s check it.”

“Check it,” Henry echoed, his voice now more resolute. He had found the results perplexing himself, and Sydney’s unwavering confidence only strengthened his own doubts. “We have to. I’ll call security.”

The gravity of their situation loomed over them, a reminder that trust was fragile, and the truth was waiting to be uncovered.