The Runaway Groom

Chapter 522

"The director doesn't actually know..."

Before Tobey could finish, Stephen had already cut him short. "You're the deputy director, but you're saying that you don't have the director's approval to publish that paper? Do you take US for idiots?"

"No, you misunderstand-what I meant was that the director does not know about the data," Tobey admitted. "He's at the age where he should retire soon, whereas I must contribute if I want to be promoted..."

"So you published the data and tried to pass it off as your own?!"

Stephen's hands were clenched into fists-Irene had trusted him so much and handed him something so important.

However, it was his own inability to find the right people that her effort went to waste, and now, she was in danger.

"Did you think you were going to make it just because you did this? I'll talk to the director and tell him the truth!"

Stephen was beside himself with rage at Tobey's betrayal and continued, saying, "I trusted you-handed you something so monumental on a silver platter, only for you to claim it for yourself! You could have done it while benefiting everyone, but you didn't, did you? You don't deserve to be a director, not with your character and attitude!”

by everyone in Hotmesh to be the next director thanks to the publication of the academic papers, and he would be

however, Tobey's career would be over

I'm sorry about this,

really think an apology

learning the whole story, he only felt anger and disappointment toward his fellow

they cared about was prestige and profit, and they were so

research data, hoping that she can help Zidonian’s medical scene develop, only for

Tobey Kitsch deserved nothing!

to wait for

to salvage the situation. "I understand that I've made a mistake. I'll definitely make it up

it up to him?" Stephen cut him short right then. “How?! We're facing a crisis because of you! Do you think a few nice words will get you off the

convinced that Isaac would not be merciful to a man as

Isaac had no time to keep listening to their argument, Stephen was right about one thing-he

meeting with Hotmesh's director," Isaac

and looked between Stephen and Tobey. Stephen promptly made his standpoint clear, saying,’ I'm culpable for this mess too, but I'll