With Andres acting as her assistant, Maeve indeed saved a lot of time during her experiments.
While waiting for the data to process, Andres couldn't help but ask, "Have you ever thought about building your own research team?"
In Andres's experience, any lead developer of an experimental project had a dedicated team backing them up. A lone wolf like Maeve was the first of her kind he had ever encountered.
Maeve's mind was entirely focused on the incoming results, so she answered absentmindedly, "I had a team once, but we parted ways."
A shadow crossed Andres's face. "Were they jealous of your talent and pushed you out?"
Genius-level innovators like Maeve were often targeted and suppressed by envious colleagues.
His sudden conclusion made Maeve laugh. "Even the most harmonious teams have disagreements. Rather than wasting time trying to smooth things over with a group, I prefer working solo. And even though we split, they would still help me unconditionally if I ever needed them."
Without missing a beat, she gave him an order. "Hand me that test tube with the red liquid. Carefully. It contains Subject 1152's DNA extract."
Maeve had previously briefed Andres on Subject 1152's background and the trial agreement she struck with Lab C.
Andres gingerly handed her the tube, a flicker of concern in his eyes. "Maeve, don't say I didn't warn you. On the surface, Simon Grover's Lab C runs projects that benefit society. But the shady, illicit dealings hidden behind closed doors wouldn't withstand a real investigation. Have you ever thought about what the code '1152' actually means?"

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