On the live high-definition monitor in the executive suite, Vera’s hands shook with malicious glee. She tilted the metallic cylinder, letting a heavy, viscous drop fall directly onto the precision adjustment knobs of Emma’s primary research microscope and the steel handles of her surgical console. Vera smiled a twisted, triumphant smile. She capped the vial, slipped it back into her pocket, and scurried out of the laboratory the exact same way she had snuck in, completely unaware that every single second of her amateur sabotage had been recorded in 4K resolution by multiple hidden optical angles. Upstairs, Ethan turned his dark, glacial gaze from the screen down to Emma. A slow, deeply appreciative smirk curved his lips. "You knew she was coming," Ethan stated, his voice a low rumble of amusement. "You anticipated the sabotage and set a trap." Emma leaned back against the plush pillows, letting out a light, musical chuckle. She tapped her tablet, bringing up the pre-programmed chem
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