Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 445

Everyone in the room was puzzled.

Even the student who was presenting paused, taking a moment to stare at the vice principal's odd behavior.

"Cough, cough!" The deputy principal beside him coughed loudly twice, signaling him to keep it together in front of everyone.

What could possibly be so exciting?

To the point of forgetting one's own dignity?

But then, the excited vice principal grabbed the microphone, took several deep breaths before he could calm himself enough to speak—

"I've just received official news. A student from our Life Sciences department is the lead author on a paper published in 'Science'!"

'Science' magazine consists of three main sections: Science News, Science's Compass, and Research.

As soon as the vice principal finished, a collective gasp swept through the crowd.

"Did I hear that right?"

"Are we talking about the 'Science' I think we're talking about? This is... unbelievable!"

"From our department? Who?"

"It's gotta be Carlson. He's already published once before; it's not surprising he's done it again."

"My hero, Carlson—always on top!"

Nearly everyone assumed the vice principal was talking about Carlson.

Even Edna couldn't help but lift her chin in pride—this was her student, her most accomplished protege!

But as his mentor, she'd forgotten Carlson hadn't planned on publishing in 'Science' this year.

If he had, she would've been a co-author.

So, it was impossible for a student to publish in 'Science' without her knowing.

Sybil bit her lip, shooting Carlson a glare.

He had delayed her paper for weeks, only to secretly publish in 'Science'!