All Her Secrets

Chapter 893 Paid Leave

Catherine stepped out of the lab to find Marshall standing at the door with a worried frown.

“What has got Professor Hartley frowning like it’s the end of the world? Why don’t you share the news and brighten my day too.”

Seeing her in a playful mood only deepened Marshall’s gloom. ” Catherine, I have something to tell you, but try not to freak out.”

Catherine remained calm, but her voice turned cooler. “Professor, out with it. I can take the pressure.”

Seeing her steady demeanor, Marshall bravely handed her his phone. “I’m at a loss for words. Have a look yourself.”

Catherine took the phone, and her expression tensed as she glanced at the screen. Marshall couldn’t quite read her, given her subtle reaction. Before he could ask, Catherine got straight to the point. “What’s the school’s move on this?”

Caught off guard by her composure, Marshall was visibly shaken. After all, people wouldn’t be as calm as Catherine in such a situation.

Marshall was silent, which prompted Catherine to ask, “You’re here to announce the school’s decision, aren’t you?”

reluctantly admitted. ” The school is giving you

school had been quite forgiving towards her. With leaders above her, Catherine was aware

decision,” she stated. “The lab’s yours.

don’t worry too much about this mess. If you’re innocent, the school will clear your name. Let me know immediately if

a chill pill.

“Catherine assured him.

Marshall, Catherine slipped off her lab coat and walked out, planning to collect her things from the office since she would be away

packing, her phone rang with an unknown number. A chill passed through her eyes

the point, or I’ll hang up,” Catherine snapped back,

Styre University need your talent to keep you, despite the risk of harboring an alleged

a cold

Share your research findings with us, and I’ll

day to think it

her request.

turned to find Branden standing behind her, his sharp gaze fixed on her. “You’re here,” she greeted him