Chapter 339

In Kyoto, at the Aeterna Labs.

Sophia Sullivan stood before the lab bench.

She was modifying the data for the third time.

Marcus Lawrence and Hannah Morse exchanged a glance.

Both sensed something was off.

Hannah spoke softly. "Sophia, didn't you rest well last night?"

Sophia rubbed her temples.

She frowned slightly. "My eyelids have been twitching all day. I feel uneasy."

"Left or right?"

"Both."

Hannah was momentarily speechless.

At noon, Sophia managed to take a short nap.

She had hoped it would ease her discomfort.

But her eyelids continued to twitch relentlessly.

It felt like an omen of something bad.

By evening, the experimental data was finally verified.

Sophia stretched her stiff body.

Hannah came over. "I'm done here too. How about you, Marcus?"

Marcus gave a thumbs-up.

Hannah smiled. "No late night tonight. Let's get dinner? My treat."

Sophia shook her head. "You two go ahead. I just want to go home and rest."

She had been pushing herself too hard lately.

All she wanted now was a good night's sleep.

Hannah didn't press further. "Get some rest then, Sophia."

Sophia nodded gently.

The taxi moved through the night.

Sophia leaned against the window, drowsy.

A sudden ringtone jolted her awake.

The screen showed "Dad."

She answered immediately. "Dad?"

David Sullivan's anxious voice came through. "Sophia, your mother is hurt. Come home right away!"

Sophia was instantly alert. "Mom's hurt? What happened?"

"Nina Moore showed up at the house today…"

Isabella had tried to catch a laptop and hit her head on the corner of a table.

She was bleeding profusely.

Fortunately, David returned in time and rushed her to the hospital.

The wound required three stitches. She had a minor concussion and needed to be observed for two days.

Sophia gripped her phone tightly. "Where is Nina Moore?"

David sighed. "...She ran away."

Sophia clenched her jaw.

She booked the earliest flight that night.

She arrived in the neighboring city at 3 a.m.

Early the next morning, Sophia brought freshly made oatmeal porridge and chicken broth, simmered for three hours, to the hospital.

Isabella was surprised to see her. "Sophia?!"

David was also stunned. "Why didn't you say anything? I could have picked you up."

Isabella immediately understood her husband had called. "I'm fine. Why did you call Sophia back? She's busy with the lab…"

Sophia gently interrupted. "Mom, I'm already here. You can't just pack me up and send me back to school."

Isabella shook her head helplessly.

David chuckled sheepishly. "She's got a point."

Sophia opened the thermal container. "See what I brought…"

The aroma of rice and meat filled the hospital room.

She had brought enough for both her parents.

Watching them finish the meal finally put her mind at ease.

After cleaning up, she sat by the bed and carefully asked for details about the incident.

Leaving the hospital, Sophia glanced back at the inpatient building.

Her expression turned cold.

She took out her phone and dialed a number.

The call was answered quickly.

Sophia's voice was calm. "We've prepared long enough. It's time to move."

A firm reply came from the other end. "Understood."

…

The studio employees were surprised to see Nina Moore's sudden appearance.

Lulu whispered, "I thought she was on vacation in Australia?"

Manager Omelas shook her head. "Ms. Moore doesn't look well. Everyone, be careful."

Nina Moore closed the curtains as soon as she entered her office.

Her assistant brought hot tea, which she clutched tightly.

As if trying to draw some warmth from it.

The image of Isabella's bleeding head kept flashing in her mind.

She repeatedly told herself it wasn't her fault.

Isabella was the one who rushed over and grabbed the laptop. She was the one who hit the table.

It had nothing to do with her.

Yes, that was it.

Thinking this, she felt slightly reassured.

She lowered her head and took a sip of hot water.

A commotion suddenly erupted outside.

Nina Moore frowned.

These employees were becoming increasingly undisciplined.

She took a deep breath, ready to go out and reprimand them.

As she opened the door, she heard a clear voice. "We are officers from the Lin City Public Security Bureau. Nina Moore is suspected of intentional assault. Please cooperate with our investigation!"

Lulu looked nervously at Manager Omelas.

Manager Omelas silently pointed toward the office.

Police officers quickly flooded into the office.

They surrounded Nina Moore.

"Nina Moore, you are suspected of intentional injury. Please come with us!"

Nina Moore panicked. "No… I'm not going… It has nothing to do with me!"

"The victim has filed a report. The entire incident was captured on surveillance footage. Please cooperate with the investigation!"

Nina Moore was escorted to a police car.

She finally calmed down. "I want to see my lawyer. I have the right to remain silent until then."

Her lawyer arrived the next day.

Nina Moore asked urgently, "When can I get out?"

The lawyer looked troubled. "You might have to stay here for a while."

"Can't I get bail?"

The lawyer shook his head.

He brought worse news. "Isabella Sullivan has decided to sue you."

"Sue me for what?"

"Copyright infringement."

"What evidence does she have? What can she do if I don't admit guilt?"

The lawyer produced a recording.