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!”

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

Stephen spoke with the director, however, Tobey's career would be

I'm sorry about

an apology

only felt anger and disappointment

was prestige and profit, and they were so shortsighted they never wondered about potential

to steal the research data, hoping that she can help Zidonian’s medical scene develop, only for one man's selfishness to ruin it

Tobey Kitsch deserved nothing!

had to wait for

situation. "I understand that

“How?! We're facing a crisis because of you! Do you think a few nice words will get you off

rage was as terrible as Isaac's, and he was certainly convinced that Isaac would not be merciful to a man as short-sighted and as greedy as Tobey. If he ever became

their argument, Stephen was right about one thing-he was

director," Isaac

the doorway, turned around, and looked between Stephen and Tobey. Stephen promptly made his standpoint clear, saying,’ I'm culpable for this mess too, but I'll willingly take any punishment coming.