Chapter 2. While attending a gala dinner after the conference, Sophia overhears a conversation that implicates a renowned colleague in a plagiarism scandal.
Sophia's curiosity is piqued, and she decides to discreetly investigate the matter.
Sophia
(whispering to herself) This could be huge. I need to find out more.
Sophia begins gathering evidence, meticulously piecing together the puzzle.
Sophia
(muttering) He's been stealing others' work... but why?
As Sophia delves deeper, she uncovers shocking revelations about her colleague's web of deceit and betrayal.
Sophia
(gasping) I can't believe what I'm discovering... it's worse than I imagined.
Ethan
(concerned) Sophia, are you alright? You look distraught.
Sophia
(whispering) Ethan, I've uncovered something dark... our colleague is a fraud.
Ethan
(shocked) No way! I never would've suspected.
Olivia
(innocently) What's going on, guys? Why the serious faces?
Sophia
(whispering) Olivia, I need you to promise me you won't tell anyone what I'm about to reveal.
Olivia
(intrigued) Alright, my lips are sealed. What's the big secret?
Sophia takes a deep breath and shares the shocking truth with Ethan and Olivia.
Sophia
He's been plagiarizing for years, stealing the ideas of others and passing them off as his own.
Olivia
(gasping) Unbelievable! How could someone we trusted be so dishonest?
Ethan
We need to expose him, Sophia. This behavior is unacceptable in our field.
The chapter ends with a cliffhanger, leaving the reader craving for the truth to be exposed and justice to be served.
Dramatic music fades in, intensifying the anticipation.
As suspense fills the air, the reader eagerly awaits the resolution, eager to witness the downfall of the deceitful colleague.
