Chapter 397: It Was Courtney

TCL Research Institute. Lily opened the door, naturally put on a white lab coat, donned gloves, and began preparing experimental tools. Researchers arrived one after another, looking surprised to see Lily. She remained unfazed, selecting necessary tools and addressing the puzzled researchers, "I am still the head of the institute and have not received any dismissal notice. Is there a problem with my presence here?" The researchers snapped out of their daze. "No, Miss Ward, we didn’t mean that." "Then get back to work," Lily said impatiently. "Deliver these items to my workspace later. No one is to disturb me while I’m working." She handed a list to her assistant, John. John glanced at it, surprised. These items were unrelated to previous experiments. "Any objections?" Lily raised an eyebrow. John shook his head quickly. "No, but Director, these items have never been used before and could cause adverse reactions if mishandled." Lily chuckled coldly. "Following the rules hasn't com