You've never had as good a poker face as you'd wanted. You worry that you'll give yourself away, or maybe you already have. How can Vance look so sure of himself after pulling a brazen stunt like this?
The office suddenly feels dreadfully hot. Silence reigns as everyone stares at you. Vance Sr.'s face has turned into a mask of smug contempt, though Darien's expression is one of curiosity.
"We're waiting," says the dean.
Your academic career hangs in the balance. So does your hope of obtaining an entry-level job in your chosen field.
Apologize for being late and walk Dean Green through the work in my lab book.
Challenge Darien and prove he knows nothing about "his" project.
Film my protest against this injustice. It'll go viral.
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