My mom's face went totally pale as she cursed me out, calling me a lunatic, while Sophie just stared at me in absolute shock.
Yet, there I was, sitting completely unfazed in the jury president's chair.
"My dear parents, and the sister I grew up with, do you actually know why my research is so similar to Professor Vina's?"
Everyone in the room froze.
Before long, the crowd started whispering and murmuring among themselves.
"Isn't that the troublemaker from the exhibition opening the other day? How did she sneak back in?"
"She was just sitting in the audience last time, but look at her today. She's actually got the nerve to take Professor Vina's seat."
"What on earth is she trying to pull?"
Ignoring the chatter, I pulled the microphone closer and started introducing myself.
"Hello e
