?


    Maggie was bbergasted, "We were all there, not like the ce was empty. The equipment wasn''t in use just for a bit and went into standby mode. We were gonna use it again soon. Who in their right mind would just turn it off?"


    Deep down, Roseanne had a hunch, but she needed more proof.


    "Come on, let''s check out theb across the hall."


    Maggie was puzzled, "Why? That''s a different department''sb. What''s that got to do with us?"


    Scales, sensing something was off, quickly followed, "Just go, will ya? Stop asking so many questions."


    Maggie mumbled under her breath, "Wow, someone''s feeling brave!"


    The trio made their way to the oppositeb, and sure enough, a full set of fire safety equipment was now installed in the corner.


    "This..." Maggie was speechless, "This wasn''t herest month!"


    They inspected a few morebs and, without exception, all the previously missing or iplete safety equipment was now fully stocked. Maggie felt a chill down her spine, "Is... is someone targeting us?"


    Everyb in the department had their fire safety equipment updated except for theirs. Until now, Maggie had thought it was just bad luck.


    A random inspectionnding on them, catching them at their worst...


    She never considered someone might be deliberately setting them up.


    With a snort, Roseanne led them straight to the vice dean''s office.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    Babur White recognized the trio immediately as the new master''s students recruited by Madeleine this year.


    Especially Roseanne, the first newbie this year tond a publication in "Science," a moment that had left asting impression during the department meeting.


    "Miss Cole, what can I do for you?" Babur greeted with a smile, recalling the recent admonishments from Corley and Owen Reynolds.


    "Director White, ourb''s been ordered to make corrections. Are you aware of that?"


    Babur nodded, "I''ve heard. Is there a problem?"


    "The problem is, why do all the other


    labs haveplete fire safety equipment, but ours is missing pieces? And, I heard the fire inspection was supposed to


    random. Howe itel


    swnevel


    Babur''s brows furrowed, "What are you implying?"


    on us?"


    Roseanne spoke up, "The department should have safety standards to meet, right? If ab has issues, the department shares the responsibility. You''re smart enough not to shoot yourself in the foot, but that doesn''t mean someone isn''t setting traps."


    "If things go south, it won''t just be us falling into the trap. You won''t escape unscathed either."


    "Miss Cole, what are you suggesting?" Babur looked at her, eyes wide with suspicion.


    "If I were you, I''d check if these ''coincidences'' are truly just that, or someone''s ying a game."


    With that, she left with Maggie and Scales.


    Babur sat still, lost in thought.


    After a while, he picked up his phone and dialed a number:


    "Come to my office... Yes, right now!"


    "Roseanne, what did you mean by all that? I''m still kinda lost here."


    Scales couldn''t stand it anymore and


    in in. "Why is the fire Why?"  only focusing on usel


    Maggie puzzled, "Why, indeed?"


    "It''s got to be someone''s doing!"


    "Tell me, did you report us?"


    Babur stared at the woman in front of him, his expression cold as he interrogated her.