Chapter 243

"It's fine." Zelda waved her hand in dismissal as a flicker of mirth flashed in her eyes. "I'll prove my capabilities with my skills." Simon had nothing to say to that. Once the event was over, Zelda slinked away to her office without saying a word. After all, everyone thought she was parachuted in. Besides, Horace was barring her access to anything worthwhile in the lab. So, she was an employee of the institute only in name. All she could do was whittle her time away enjoying the cafeteria's menu. "Hello, Ms. Cantrell. I'm Stephanie Johnson. We met at yesterday's event. I'm also new to the institute," Stephanie greeted warmly. Zelda nodded as she recalled that Stephanie had defended her yesterday. "Just call me Zelda." "Then, you should address me as Stephanie, Zelda," Stephanie said as she sidled closer to Zelda. When she noticed the book in Zelda's hands, she became curious. "Zelda, are you going to sit for the exam next week?" Then, she turned her attention to the introduct