The expressions on the faces of the crowd turned peculiar as they looked at Susan and Penny.

"How could this be? Could it be that the vice minister wanted to frame Minister Grandelle for plagiarism, so they intentionally sent their own work using Minister Grandelle's email?"

"Tsk tsk, it's so creepy. I'm getting goosebumps all over."

"Seriously, didn't they always look down on Minister Grandelle as just an inexperienced newbie? How come they're resorting to such underhanded tactics now?"

Penny felt as if she had a dagger at her back, listening to the discussions among her subordinates.

She clenched her fists tightly, her nails sinking deep into her flesh. "I...