Once the meeting officially began, Becky confidently stood and began explaining her recently published paper.
"My paper explores a new perspective on..." Becky spoke enthusiastically, basking in the attention of the audience.
As she continued, she glanced at Nadia from the corner of her eye, hoping to catch a hint of jealousy on her face.
However, to her disappointment, Nadia remained calm and uninterested, showing no reaction to her presentation.
"Fake," Becky thought with a cold smirk, and she launched into her explanation with even more energy.
She was certain that her paper, which had been well-received by several industry experts, would earn her praise from her lab colleagues.
When her presentation concluded, Becky lifted her chin slightly, fully expecting applause and complimen
