Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 525

Maggie was flabbergasted, "We were all there, not like the place 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 the lab across the hall."

Maggie was puzzled, "Why? That's a different department's lab. 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 opposite lab, and sure enough, a full set of fire safety equipment was now installed in the corner.

"This…" Maggie was speechless, "This wasn't here last month!"

They inspected a few more labs and, without exception, all the previously missing or incomplete safety equipment was now fully stocked.

Maggie felt a chill down her spine, "Is… is someone targeting us?"

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

A random inspection landing 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.

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

Especially Roseanne, the first newbie this year to land a publication in "Science," a moment that had left a lasting 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, our lab's been ordered to make corrections. Are you aware of that?"