Chapter 27 Trying to Snatch Someone Away ... And She is Max's ?! Chapter 27 Trying to Snatch Someone Away ... And She is Max's ?! 74 +20 Free Coins " Yes , I believe Lauren didn't do it on purpose . She's never made this kind of mistake before . " " How about banning her from promotions for two years ? Dismissal is too harsh . " Several colleagues exchanged reluctant glances . Juliette curled her lips faintly . How nice . A blatant setup , yet they managed to reframe it as a mere slip of the tongue . The severity of the mistake was suddenly downplayed . People always say that researchers aren't good at talking - clearly not the case here . Wasn't Mr. Samuel's assistant , Farren , the prime example ? Samuel noticed all of their expressions . " Juliette , you're at the center of this incident . What's your opinion ? " He asked . " Mr. Samuel , you're putting me in a tough spot . Logically , I should just take the easy way out and say , Yeah , it's no big deal ; let's just move on . But I won't . I refuse to forgive her . As a member of S Lab , she made such a basic error - it shows her mind was elsewhere and she wasn't focused . This time , it was just a document error . But what if next time , it's a mistake in experimental measurement ? That could lead to a far worse consequence . Lauren isn't fit to be a lab technician . Letting her go isn't just best for S Lab - it's best for her , too ." After listening , Samuel nodded and said , " You're right . Lauren , you're dismissed . " As Lauren left , her eyes were red with tears , full of resentment toward Juliette . Juliette sat at her desk to rest for a while , then got up and knocked on Samuel's office door . " Come in . " She entered with a draft in hand . Juliette , I thought Lauren's matter was already settled . Why are you here again ? " Samuel asked after sipping from his thermos . " Mr. Samuel , when I was compiling files yesterday , I came across the new insomnia drug 1/4 19:52 Fri , Sep 26 Chapter 27 Trying to Snatch Someone Away ... And She is Max's ?! +20 Free Coins development plan . S Lab is trying to develop a traditional Chinese medicine alternative to distinguish it from modern sleep aids . The current issue is that cinnabar is included in the formula . You've expressed concern over this ingredient due to its mild toxicity and the risks associated with long - term use ." Samuel raised an eyebrow . " That's correct ." " I have a modest suggestion . I think there might be an herb that could replace cinnabar . " Juliette said . He narrowed his eyes slightly . " Let's hear it . " Truthfully , Samuel hadn't taken Juliette's input seriously . He'd reviewed her resume - she majored in clinical medicine at Newton University . She might've dabbled in traditional medicine but couldn't possibly be proficient . " Silktree Bark . Silktree bark has a neutral nature and sweet flavor . It enters the heart and liver meridians . It calms the mind , relieves depression , promotes blood circulation , and reduces swelling . It's suitable for insomnia patients who suffer from emotional distress , such as anxiety , irritability , and forgetfulness ." After she finished , Samuel went silent . " Mr. Samuel , is there anything wrong with my suggestion ? " After a long pause , he finally said , " Silktree Bark - yes ! Why didn't I think of that ? It could definitely substitute cinnabar's effect ! " Seeing him agree , Juliette smiled gently . I was genuinely glad I could contribute something to the lab . Samuel stood up , determined to head into the lab immediately . By the time Juliette left the office , it was already noon . She went down to the convenience store just outside the company , planning to make herself a cup of instant noodles . While browsing the options , her eyes fell on the bread on the shelf . It looked exactly the same as the one she found on her desk that morning . She picked it up and walked to the cashier . " Hi , may I ask if anyone came in to buy this bread around two or three in the morning ? " 2/4 A 74 19:52 Fri , Sep 26 Chapter 27 Trying to Snatch Someone Away ... And She is Max's ?! " Yes , someone did . " The cashier answered . " Do you remember what they looked like ? " she asked further . +20 Free Coins " Not only do I remember , I even know his name . Mr. Caleb ! Super handsome , highly capable , and such a dedicated worker . Was he here that late ? Must really treat this company like home ! " The cashier laughed . Juliette wasn't smiling anymore . I barely even knew Caleb . Why was he helping me time and again ? People who rose to such high positions ... I didn't believe it was because of some overwhelming sense of justice or pity . There had to be a reason . I didn't have much to offer . If anything , maybe just my looks . So ... was he into me ? Before lunch break ended , Juliette went up to the 66th floor and told the receptionist she wanted to see Mr. Caleb . At that moment , Max and Jacob were chatting in the president's office . When the secretary said someone from S Lab - Juliette - was upstairs , everyone was stunned . Could Juliette have figured out Max's true identity ? " Did she say who she wanted to see ? " Max asked , hiding the shock in his voice . Could she have noticed something when I helped her with the documents at dawn ? " She said she's here to see Mr. Caleb ." Both Max and Jacob turned to look at Caleb . Caleb had been quietly standing on the side , but now , under their scrutiny , he started sweating bullets . " What's the deal ? A girl comes in asking to see you by name ? Caleb , are you trying to steal your own boss's girl ? That's some serious guts ! " Jacob teased . Caleb gulped and wiped his forehead . " Mr. Donovan , I swear I have no such intentions . I have 3/4 19:52 Fri , Sep 26 Chapter 27 Trying to Snatch Someone Away ... And She is Max's ?! no idea what Ms. Monroe wants with me ." 74 +20 Free Coins " Max , maybe you're just not charming enough . Maybe she's not interested in you and has her eyes on Caleb instead . What if this is a confession ? I've heard the front desk girls say Caleb's quite the hidden gem around here ," Jacob added with a grin . Max's face turned as dark as storm clouds . " Go out there and find out what she wants , " the man said coldly . " Yes , Mr. Donovan . " Caleb's steps felt especially heavy as he walked out . Was it possible that my entire career now depended on Juliette ? I just prayed she wouldn't say something completely outrageous . " Ms. Monroe , is there something you'd like to discuss with me ? " Caleb asked when he saw her . Juliette glanced around . There were still quite a few people nearby . " Mr. Caleb , it's a personal matter . It's not appropriate to talk here with so many eyes around . Can we go somewhere quieter ? " The veins on Caleb's hands popped slightly , but he still nodded and said , " Alright . Let's talk in a meeting room . " Inside a small conference room , Juliette looked at him seriously . " Mr. Caleb , you're a great person - very capable and also very handsome . " Meanwhile , back in the President's Office , Max and Jacob were watching them via the surveillance system . " Tsk tsk . At this rate , she's going to confess in the next second ," Jacob commented enthusiastically . Then he glanced at Max , who remained silent - his expression had darkened to the extreme . A storm was definitely brewing . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!