Chapter 45 Add Fuel to the Fire

Giselle kept her tone even as she faced the room. "Wars left whole populations crawling with residual pathogens, and they're still wrecking daily life. I'm developing an inhibitor, and I've already made real progress. This is my latest publication." She handed the journal to Selina. "The first article is mine." Selina's hands shook as she flipped to the table of contents. Her breath caught. "No way! You're Glamlisse White?" Silence settled over the lab as heads turned toward the byline. Even Elijah looked taken aback. He hadn't known she had already put this work in print, and shock gave way to a quick flicker of pride. Someone of that caliber stood in his lab. Selina braced a palm on the desk and looked at Elijah, panicked. "Mr. Cobb—" "She's Glamlisse White," Elijah said, shooting Selina a cold look. "We kept her identity quiet so no one would feel pressured. Instead of focusing on the research, some of you froze her out. Anyone who has just resigned can consider it accepted."