But after seeing the project proposal, Karina's expression shifted, clearly moved. "How is this...?"

The director immediately responded, "Karina, you've worked on this project before?"

"Yeah, but I withdrew halfway," Karina replied, quickly composing herself to not appear too surprised.

Upon hearing this, Dr. Carter chuckled lightly.

The director assumed that Karina and Dr. Carter were already familiar with each other, and after giving it some thought, he couldn't resist his excitement and decided to take on the research project.

"Karina, this project was personally recommended by Dr. Carter. You'd better give it your all!"

In response to the director's encouragement, Karina merely smiled faintly.

Once she left the office, even that small, polite smile faded away.

expression and couldn't help but chuckle. "Did your expression really change that quickly? You're here, in a new place, unfamiliar with everything. And

thank you," Karina replied sarcastically, her smile barely masking her

wonder you're just like Wilfred-taught by him, and you're

"I don't know what your intentions are, but I'm no longer involved in this project. And as for Dr. Wilfred, he's been kind to me. Please don't speak ill of him." Dr.

and his constant smirk, he would probably be quite charming. Despite

off a clear sense of rejection toward his charm. If there's nothing

yourself out."

she quickly left the

in her office, Karina opened the proposal-the very one she had studied and understood deeply before. Her expression

so many setbacks, she never imagined that this project would somehow end up back in

something oddly

steadied herself, deciding not to dwell on it, and

but Karina joining it was. He didn't learn of her involvement until

see you personally?" His brows furrowed, the deep crease revealing an unmistakable chill

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