Chapter 54

Someone outside the lab had seen the entire interaction between Natasha and Xavier, their expressions dark and unreadable. The following day, Natasha had just stepped into the lab when something came flying straight at her. Luckily, the throw was a little off. The bag missed her by mere inches, brushing past her shoulder and hitting the doorframe behind her. "Natasha, are you trying to mess with me on purpose?" She turned to see Nicole storming toward her, face twisted with anger. Natasha blinked, feeling utterly confused. "Aren't you just jealous of me? Why resort to such lowly tactics to make me leave the lab?" Nicole questioned furiously, grabbing Natasha by the collar. "Do you think everyone's like you? Always scheming behind people's backs?" Natasha said coldly, knocking Nicole's hand away and frowning deeply. No one else dared to speak. Just moments ago, Nancy had entered in a fit of fury and yelled at the whole lab. Everyone was still too stunned to react. "If you'd act