Her Rebirth of Retribution

If things had proceeded in the usual manner, this assignment would only be seen by a handful of professors. Being individuals of high repute, they would naturally have kept it confidential.

to be publicized.

However, things were different now. Quincy secretly took the assignment to the university department. With the escalation of this issue, if they were to confront each other, to validate the truth of their words, there was a high chance that the contents of the assignment had If a savvy individual were to delve deeper into this particular subject matter at that time, Calista's trade secrets would've inevitably been exposed. That's why she had been avoiding making a big fuss or confronting the issue head-on, as a form of self-preservation. Regarding the contents, Emmett meticulously reviewed the assignment that Quincy had handed in, fully understanding what was in it.

The assignment was a semi-finished product Calista purposefully isolated from the finished product, making it abundantly clear whose work it was.

So now, it was absolutely clear who was lying.

Quincy would have never guessed that for the sake of earning money, Calista deliberately submitted a half-finished assignment. Even more so, she wouldn't have expected Calista to expose her by bringing out the completed work. Hearing the gasps and jeers from the people around her, Quincy felt utterly humiliated. Not even the incident with the video last time had made her feel so mortified.

After all, she could have claimed that the video was a deliberate set-up by others to harm her. But this time, she had accused Calista of trying to steal her work in front of so many people. Now, having been harshly confronted by Calista, her face was flushed crimson with humiliation. She wished she could just faint on the spot.

Seeing that Emmett was so engrossed in reading, Calista turned to face a stunned Benedict and said, "I'd originally planned to complete this research before handing it over to you for implementation. It has enormous potential and profit, as well as the ability to bring us a good reputation. However, because the finished product still has some flaws, I'm working to overcome them. I hadn't intended to present it this early. Dad, do you realize that your blunder might have ruined a chance to restore our family's honor?"

She coolly pointed out the consequences which were undoubtedly unbearable for Benedict.

Benedict was drenched in cold sweat, wishing he could snatch the phone from Emmett's hands. Just a glance is enough! Why is he scrutinizing it so intently?

Upon hearing Calista's words, Emmett also calmed down. Reluctantly, he returned the phone to Calista, genuinely complimenting her in the process.

"You truly are a rare genius in medical research! Compared to you, I, as a professor, still have much to learn-"

"Each individual has their own expertise, Professor Lockwood," interjected Calista nonchalantly. "You're being modest."

Emmett felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. By now, everyone knew that Calista was the prodigy of the entire department. Every field had its own professionals, but for a well-rounded genius like Calista, this was clearly a phrase meant to comfort anyone who wasn't on par with her.

Barry, observing this dramatic turn of events, curiously inquired, "Professor Lockwood, can we now ascertain who has been lying?"

Professor Lockwood nodded, casting a disappointed glance at Quincy. In a deep voice, he said, "Today's students have so many distractions. Wouldn't it be great if they could focus their energy on the right path?"

He was certain that after Quincy received the assignment, she must have done a lot of research, which was why she could confidently challenge Calista. If she could apply this cleverness to her actual work, would there even be a need to copy assignments? Quincy hung her head low, biting down on her lip so hard that she nearly drew blood.

With a grave look on his face, Emmett spoke. "Don't worry, Calista. Even though I've seen your research, I won't share it with anyone. Moreover, I suggest you apply for a patent before you find a mentor. This is truly an extraordinary piece of research," said Emmett reassuringly.

With a faint smile, Calista responded, "Thank you for your kind intentions, Professor. I understand."

After witnessing a grand spectacle, the expressions on everyone's faces varied greatly. Some let out a long sigh of relief.

"She's a real prodigy. I know this girl. She's the youngest student who applied for the integrated Masters and PhD program this time at only eighteen years old. But her intellect is just astounding!"

"If I were that smart and able to develop such an amazing drug, my dad would definitely be over the moon!" chimed another person enviously.

"However, her younger sister is truly ridiculous. She had the audacity to steal from her own sister and then acted as if her sister was the one trying to take credit for her work. Judging by her age, she's probably in high school, but she certainly is adept at plotting."

"You guys have no idea!" said a girl

who knew Quincy at high school. "Quincy was guaranteed admission. She could go straight to Bayview University next year. I guess she was afraid that no professors would want her

once she got to univenes

That's probably why she stole her sister's work, maybe to secure a future mentor. It's so unfortunate that she stole something so important. If it wasn't discovered in time, it would have been a huge loss if she had revealed it! Yet her family still tried to cover for her! It's just beyond understanding..."

"Can such a person even be trusted? I'm certain there's something fishy going on here. I'm going to report this to the authorities. There must be an issue. Maybe something else was stolen!"

The chattering grew louder and

louder. While Calista had her

moment in the spotlight, Quincy was

completely discredited. She was already in Emmett's bad books, and the scandal had only made things worse. Not only was her reputation ruined, but even her scholarship was now under scrutiny. Even if she wasn't expelled, her future at this campus was undoubtedly bleak.

Benedict managed to regain some semblance of calm. Initially, when Quincy had confessed to him about her theft, he was quite upset.

Calista's disobedience had only

added fuel to his anger. However, when he was suddenly hit by a surprise from Calista, his emotions became a tangled mess. He wanted to laugh, yet he found himself unable to.