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    A few researchers who happened to be passing by overheard Sheri’s usations. They spected wildly among themselves, casting suspicious nces at Norah. Several others hurried to inform Shelton.


    Encouraged by the researchers’ reactions, Sheri red at Norah with an air of superiority. “You thief! I’m sure you’ll confess all your crimes at the police station.”


    Norahughed softly, a mixture of amusement and disdain flickering in her dark, glossy eyes. “Spreading rumors is a criminal offense, ma’am.”


    Sheri lifted her chin defiantly and retorted, “I’m not spreading rumors. You are a thief, here to steal from the research…”


    “Shut your mouth, Sheri!” A sharp rebuke cut off Sheri’s mocking words.


    Shelton quickly walked over and admonished, “Thisdy is a distinguished guest of the research institute. Just because you’re ignorant of her status does not give you the right to make baseless usations about her.”


    Shelton was only two steps away when he heard Sheri using the Supernatural Doctor of being a thief! Darn it! After several persuasions and pleas, the Supernatural Doctor had finally agreed to help the institute solve the major problems they were facing. If she got angry and left because of Sheri’s careless words, Shelton would make sure Sheri spent the rest of her life regretting it!


    “Apologize to thisdy for your malicious spections. Now!” Shelton demanded.


    Sheri pouted, staring at Shelton in disbelief. “But no one in the research institute knows who she is, and she came here dressed like this. Are you sure you’re not mistaking her for someone else? How can you be sure she’s a distinguished guest? And what guest would dress like this?”


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    Even though the director was vouching for Norah, Sheri still refused to believe it. Norah had ignored her and didn’t show her the respect she expected. There was no way Norah was the distinguished guest the director was referring to.


    Shelton’s expression darkened, and he spoke with authority. “I am the director of this research institute. Are you saying my words mean nothing?”


    All the researchers present lowered their heads at Shelton’s words. Shelton had been working at the institute for years and had been involved in numerous projects. Everything he did was for the betterment of the institute, a fact acknowledged by all, including Sheri.


    Shelton repeated his demand, not wanting to upset Norah. “Sheri, apologize to thisdy. Be sincere with your words.”


    Sheri felt the weight of Shelton’s anger and finally grasped the depth of his fury. Reluctantly, she bowed to Norah. “I’m sorry, ma’am. I shouldn’t have called you a thief without reason.”


    Despite her words, Sheri didn’t fully recognize her mistakes or the rudeness of her behavior. She wrongly med Norah for ignoring her and not greeting her.


    If Norah had, she wouldn’t have presumed Norah wasn’t a staff member of the institute, leading to this misunderstanding.


    Sheri added, “It was all my fault. Please forgive me!”


    Sheri bowed her head, attempting to appear humble.


    “I do not forgive you,” Norah replied tly, her voice cold and devoid of any emotion.


    Unable to help herself, Sheri red at Norah. Norah exuded a faint chill, her arms crossed as she looked down at Sheri. She turned away, not even ncing at Sheri when addressing Shelton. “Do not waste my time.”


    Then, Norah walked toward herboratory, leaving a stunned Sheri behind.


    Shelton quickly followed Norah and apologized once again, “Ma’am, it is our fault. Sheri just returned from amunication at the headquarters and is unaware of your identity. I apologize on her behalf. Please don’t be angry.”


    Norah retorted, “She’s quite adept at fabricating rumors. On our first meeting, she used me of being a thief. She seemed so certain, even though she was spouting baseless usations. It’s hard not to question her integrity and performance, considering she’s the head of the project teams for the research institute.”


    “Well…” Shelton hesitated, searching for the right words. “Sheri is capable.”


    “It’s just that she sometimes says unpleasant things…” Shelton said, knowing well how mean Sheri could be.


    He had worked with Sheri for years and understood that her position as the head of the project teams was due to her capabilities and other certain reasons, despite her harsh demeanor.


    “Ma’am, these documents…” Shelton continued, taking the papers from his assistant. He still hoped to seek Norah’s insights to ovee the obstacles they had encountered in their research. However, he wasn’t sure if she would be willing to help, given her grudge against Sheri for what had just happened.


    Sheri’s words had certainly been unpleasant, and even Shelton had found himself annoyed by them. However, recognizing the urgency to resolve the research issues, Shelton humbled himself and focused on appeasing Norah, hoping she would reconsider offering her help.


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