Chapter 221 A Huge Loss for Horatio

Natalie turned back to look at Gwen. Her fingers rested lightly on the edge of the lab bench, tracing the cool metal surface. She studied Gwen's tense expression. When she spoke next, her voice was calm but carried an unmistakable confidence. "Ms. Locke, since you think practical ability matters more, then let's use scientific research to prove it. After all, in the research world, no one cares about arguments. What counts is actual skill." Gwen choked on her words, and her hand instinctively gripped the hem of her lab coat. She wanted to snap back with something sharp, but the looks from everyone in the lab stopped her. Especially the hint of expectation in Jaden's eyes, as if he were urging her to show what she could really do. It forced her to swallow every insult she had been about to throw out. She took a deep breath and lifted her chin. "Fine. How do you want to prove it? Don't try to fool people with something useless and flashy." "It's simple." Natalie stepped aside, reve