Chapter 570

"1152 was running on empty and finally gave out. It's a natural death. I don't understand what there is to argue about," Giselle said, her voice laced with impatience. To Adam, her behavior seemed small-minded and petty. A genius like Valerie joining C Lab would be a blessing for everyone, yet Giselle was doing everything in her power to push her out over some perceived romantic rivalry. It was proof that for some women, dignity and logic vanished the moment feelings were involved. Marcellus did not join the bickering. He was too busy watching Valerie. From the start of the first assessment, her emotional state had been remarkably steady. It was as if she could handle any setback with total ease. Even when her winning chip died prematurely, she did not scream or demand an explanation from the crowd. She simply put forward a single condition, and that was an autopsy. That kind of composure and grit was not something usually seen in a 20-year-old girl. Inside the autopsy room, Valer