Chapter 45

Emilia's secret weapon was Olivia. If Luther got to her first, she would lose her edge, and the entire situation would backfire. That thought alone was enough to make her anxious. Just then, Luther's tone shifted. "But Ms. Clements turned us down. So it's all on you now. The whole team's relying on you to pull this through." Luther knew about Emilia's relationship with Damien, so he offered some private advice. "This is also an opportunity to establish your authority. Once you earn their respect, future work will be much easier." Emilia never planned on staying at Luther's laboratory forever. Her goal was to use this place as a stepping stone to polish her résumé. Whether she chose to start her own company or pursue postdoctoral research later, she wanted options. Of course, if she ever got the chance to meet someone like Ivy Beck, that would be ideal as it would completely solidify her place in the industry. As for her teammates' earlier doubts about her—well, they'd have to keep