Lucian's POV

I'm sitting in my office, engrossed in paperwork, when the phone on my desk rings. I pick it up and hear the voice of the Head of the Department, Dr. Eton. He sounds urgent, asking me to meet him and the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Patrick, at the Dean's office. I can't help but wonder what this is all about. My heart starts pounding with a mix of curiosity and apprehension.

As I enter the Dean's office, I'm taken aback to see Carla and Julie already seated there. From the intense glare Julie throws my way, it's clear that I'm in deep trouble. I can't help but...