Chapter 42

Two whole days went by without a single word from the other side. Then came William' call, ringing like an alarm bell. "Miss Godfrey, Chairman Godfrey only gave us ten days! The shareholders' meeting is in ten days. If we still haven't figured this out by then, the Aether System will get scrapped in front of everyone!" Calliope couldn't afford to wait any longer. Right after lunch, she went straight to Professor Taylor's private lab. And just her luck-sitting in the waiting area were Lucien and Angelina. Lucien spotted her the second she walked in and marched up, frowning. "What are you doing here?" Calliope didn't spare him a glance. She walked past him like he didn't exist. "Ma'am, please wait your turn," a staff member stepped up to block her path. Calliope paused. She recognized this guy. A few years ago, she used to come here often. Back then, he'd greet her politely and lead her in without a word. "You don't remember me?" she asked. The staff's tone was polite but distant. "Profe