From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 248

“Of course I’ll take care of myself. I want to do as much as I can for the Institute. Like you said, they don’t really keep people around if they aren’t pulling their weight.”

As Talbot finished, the elevator doors slid open. He nodded at Laurinda.

“I’m not as free as you are. I’ve got things to do, so I’ll head out. See you.”

“Bye, Talbot.”

The elevator closed, and Teddy let out an annoyed sigh, muttering under his breath.

“That old guy totally does that on purpose. He’s always causing drama at the Institute. He squeezes the researchers dry, then makes the younger ones put his name on their papers. My grandpa tried talking to him a few times, but Talbot just fired anyone who complained. Now everyone’s angry, but too scared to say anything.”

Laurinda wasn’t surprised at all. She’d been through it too when she was younger.

Once, she’d left a paper she wrote on her desk. The next thing she knew, he’d published it under his own name. She was just a kid then, and couldn’t prove it was hers.

But this time, she wasn’t letting it slide. She’d make sure he left the Institute in the messiest way possible.

“Don’t worry. He’ll get what’s coming to him. One day everyone will see him for what he is.”

When they got into Teddy’s car, Laurinda’s phone buzzed. It was a message from Adolphus.

I just left Flame Training Base. I’ll be in the city in about an hour. Send me the address of the Institute.

Laurinda hesitated for a second, then sent him her location instead of the Institute’s address.

Adolphus stared at the map, frowning. Garry noticed right away.

“Something up?”

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