“Ms. Spencer, we repeated the tests twice. The results were the same,” Dr. Smith said calmly. “As a researcher, I have to be responsible for the safety of the experiment. I’m sorry, but your blood can no longer be used in any of our research.”Xena stared hard at the numbers on the report, and at the word positive printed on the page.She drew in a sharp breath.Then her whole body began to tremble uncontrollably.Just then, another document was handed to her.“Ms. Spencer,” Gavin said, “Mr. Gibson has decided to terminate your contract unilaterally. According to Clause Three of the agreement you signed, Mr. Gibson is formally notifying you that the contract is terminated effective immediately.”Xena snapped her gaze toward Gavin, her voice rising.“Terminated? On what grounds? Felix can sign me whenever he wants and drop me whenever he wants?”“Ms. Spencer,” Gavin said evenly, “because your blood sample no longer meets the lab’s safety standards, the agreement clearly states t
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