Receiving such a rare opportunity to participate in an international exchange program was not only a strong affirmation of Karina's professional abilities but also a perfect chance to broaden her horizons and elevate her career.

However, Sera who had been scheming with her saw this as another opportunity to escalate her plans.

She approached Karina privately, slipping her a small packet of white powder. "Dr. Norman," she whispered, her voice low and deliberate, "while you're traveling with the director, find an opportunity to slip this into his drink. Once it's done, I'll give you another hundred thousand." Karina's eyes widened in horror, and she instinctively shook her head. "No! That's illegal. I won't do it."

Sera's expression darkened, her voice turning cold and sharp. "Don't forget! You already took my money and agreed to help me."

She leaned in closer, her words dripping with menace. "If you refuse, I'll expose you. I'll tell everyone you accepted money and secretly took photos of the director. Your career will be over, and you'll be humiliated.

"Not to mention, what about the Stone family? If they find out you blew this opportunity, they'll make your life even more miserable."

She thought about the years of hard work it had taken to get here. Was she really about to lose

how could she betray her conscience? How could she face Wilfred after

and you can snap a couple of photos. That's it. After this, we're even, and I'll leave you alone." Karina bit her lip so hard it began to bleed, her mind spiraling. Trapped between fear

funny before walking

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ready for. She dragged her heavy suitcase alongside

the trip, Wilfred

her in discussions about the upcoming exchange program, casually asking for her thoughts various medical topics, perhaps to ease her obvious nerves. But Karina's responses were distant

at Wilfred as guilt and dread churned in her chest, the war within her growing louder with each passing

plane, Karina's heart pounded so hard she swore everyone around her could hear it. Seated beside Wilfred in the

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