CHAPTER 213: I WILL PAY BACK

Victoria stood in the lab at St. George's University, her heart sinking as she surveyed the damaged equipment scattered around her. She could hear Professor Julia's footsteps approaching and braced herself for the inevitable confrontation. "Victoria!" Professor Julia's voice echoed through the room as she stormed in. "What on earth happened here?" "I... I'm not sure, Professor," Victoria stammered, wringing her hands. "It was an accident. I was working late, and something went wrong. Laura started the fight; I had no idea I would destroy the equipment." "An accident?" Professor Julia's face flushed with anger. "Do you have any idea how much this equipment costs? How many times have I warned you about fighting in the lab?" Victoria bit her lip, fighting back tears. "I'll find a way to replace it, I promise." Professor Julia threw her hands up in exasperation. "And how do you plan to do that? This isn't some minor expense, Victoria. We're talking thousands of dollars’ worth of equip