Chapter 85

~Jasmine~ I inhaled deeply, then exhaled, my heart pounding as I stood before the podium. The weight of every gaze in the room bore down on me, their eyes fixated on the large screen behind me, where my face was displayed. “You’ve got this,” Rosè mouthed from across the room. My eyes flickered to Alpha Zeph, who gave me a reassuring thumbs-up. Their silent support was the only thing keeping me from bolting. My hands trembled slightly as anxiety coiled in my chest, rendering Mav’s earlier pep talk completely useless. I took another breath, mumbling to myself, I am ready. I can do this. “So… Jasmine,” a board member finally spoke, breaking the thick silence. “You claim that ginseng and hybrid onion can be formulated into a concentrated solution, serving as the ultimate antidote against the Lycan virus, correct?” “Yes, that is correct.” I steadied my voice, suppressing the nerves. “Both contain enzymes that disrupt the mutations of parasitic organisms in the bloodstream.” For the past two