Chapter 330

Edgar gave Oscar a cold, piercing stare. Even without saying a word, his intentions were obvious. Fearing the fool might say something to offend the medical community's elite even further, Horace stepped in. "Go home and reflect on your actions. Mr. Rutherford hasn't mentioned firing you yet!" Oscar's body trembled as a spark of hope flashed through his mind. Horace was right—he had not been fired yet. He thought he could ask Esme to help. After all, even though she had not instigated the incident, she had been involved. "I-I got it," Oscar mumbled before slinking away in shame. Ainsley turned his attention to Horace. "Zelda came to the institute specifically for the lab work. Are you suggesting she's not qualified?" Horace broke into a cold sweat. Had he known this young woman was the renowned Sheila Wade, he would never have acted this way. "Not at all. Ms. Wade is welcome in the lab anytime," he said respectfully. With Ainsley's backing, everyone at the institute treated