The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 976

Mr. Belcher was caught off guard. "An external consultant?"

"Yep, you know him—Ben," Wade said with a grin.

"No way, him?" Mr. Belcher couldn't believe it. "He'd join a student research group?"

At just twenty-five, Ben was already a senior researcher at the National Institute for Life Sciences. He was incredibly independent and unique, rarely making public appearances unless it was for special research projects.

"Maybe he's just really into this research," Wade shrugged. "His expertise is exactly what those students need."

"Alright then," Mr. Belcher nodded, then glanced at the documents Calvin had just brought over. He looked up at Calvin. "Did you get the research proposal and funding application from the informatics department?"

Calvin's heart skipped a beat. "I got it... but I forgot to bring it up."

Mr. Belcher frowned slightly. "Go and get it."

Calvin wiped the sweat from his forehead, nodding quickly. "I'll get it right now."

With that, he hurried out of the office.

Wade shook his head at the scene. He didn't say much more to Mr. Belcher, just stood up and said, "I need to head back to the institute, Mr. Belcher. You take care."

"Sure, take care," Mr. Belcher replied, standing up to see him off.

But Wade's skills were well acknowledged. Even though both were senior national researchers, Wade's abilities were undoubtedly superior.

"Stop with your petty schemes and do something worthwhile for the department."

Mr. Belcher regretted ever seeing potential in someone so unfit. He picked up a pen and signed Zane's funding application without hesitation.

Calvin bit his lip, hesitant to speak. But seeing Mr. Belcher sign the document, he couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you going to look at the proposal first?"

Mr. Belcher's lips twisted into a sneer. He tossed the pen aside, leaning back in his chair as if exhausted. "Is there a need to look? Wade brought in an external consultant. Do you think I have the luxury to disagree?"