CHAPTER 235: POOR PRESENTATION

Booths lined the large hall, each one showcasing innovative projects from various teams. Sarah stood by their booth, fidgeting nervously with her notes. Sandrine stood next to her, looking equally out of place. Sandrine's presence was a comfort, but it didn't change the fact that she wasn't a lab scientist. The fair was now underway, and the judges were making their rounds. "Okay, just breathe," Sarah muttered to herself, flipping through the pages of their presentation. "We've got this." Sandrine smiled encouragingly, though she was clearly out of her depth. "You'll be fine, Sarah. You know this inside and out." "Yeah, but I wish Victoria was here," Sarah replied, her voice tight with anxiety. "She knows this project better than anyone." Sandrine's brow furrowed in sympathy. "She'll be here soon, right?" Sarah bit her lip, not wanting to voice her doubts. She was beginning to wonder if Victoria would make it in time at all. Her thoughts were interrupted by the sight of the judge