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    Frank huffed. “How uncivilized. Speaking so recklessly in a research institute, with no regard for anyone.”


    Ste kept her tone calm as she replied, “Mr. McGill, I was the one who tried to greet you first, but it was you who chose to act arrogant and dismissive. And as far—”


    As I know, this is a research institute, not a stage for theatrics. Shouldn’t science and work be the focus here?”


    She frowned slightly. Since when did research institutes care more about formalities than actual work?


    Nina, who clearly trusted Frank’s abilities, looked at Ste and said, “Ms. Gilbert, since you say researches first, why don’t you let Frank take a look at your group’s experimental data?”


    Ste was standing with Sandra and a few others. As soon as she heard that, Sandra subtly tugged on Ste’s arm and whispered, “Nina’s trying to pull something again. She probably just wants to know how far we’ve gotten.”


    If Ste hadn’t already figured out that Frank was on Nina’s side, she might have shared her data. After all, he was a well-known name in their field, and who wouldn’t want some expert advice? But after that little exchange, she wasn’t about to hand over her current project files so easily.


    “Sure,” she said calmly. “I’ll show Mr. McGill the results from one of my previous projects.”


    Nina frowned. Previous? Why not thetest ones?


    Just as she was about to say something, Ste continued, “Mr. McGill just wants to see my capabilities, right? A finished project should be enough. Unless, of course, he insists on seeing something more recent?”


    Her tone made things crystal clear. If Frank pushed further, it would only make his intentions more obvious.


    In the end, Ste handed him a project she had submitted to Neb Group in the past. It was a patented piece of work, already transferred to Neb legally. Even if Frank tried anything, using it without permission would be illegal.<fnf727> ??? ????? ???????s ??? ?????s??? ?? find?novel</fnf727>


    He took the file and began reviewing it seriously. At first, he had nned to pick it apart and find ws.


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    But the deeper he read, the more surprised he was. Everything was well-structured, detailed, and solid. Even he couldn’t find a single problem.


    Nina waited excitedly nearby, hoping Frank would put Ste in her ce. She was clearly ready to vent her frustration.


    But after reading through the files, Frank handed them back and simply said, “This project is perfectly done.”


    Even though Nina’s grandfather had brought him in to support her, Frank couldn’t lie. From a professional view, Ste’s skills were top-notch.


    Nina stared at him, clearly annoyed and finding it hard to believe what she had just heard.


    Ste, on the other hand, was calm as ever. “Mr. McGill, since everything seems in order, may I return to theb? Or would you prefer I stand beside you just to make a point?”


    She had no patience for games. Frank and Nina had both been disrespectful from the start, so Ste felt no obligation to be polite in return.


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