"Alright, Doctor." His voice was dry, like chewing sand, "It seems we both underestimated your determination for this project. In that case, we can consider the second option nonexistent."
He paused, trying to regain control: "However, the conditions for the first plan will not change. The center can provide the venue, but the funding and responsibility..."
"No." MacKeez interrupted him coldly. She knew it was her time to negotiate.
"The conditions must change."
She met Fisher's gaze, speaking every word without yielding: "Since you're so afraid of taking responsibility and so eager to unload December like a hot potato, fine. I'll take it!"
"From today, I will take full personal responsibility for the December project. I will bear all future public opinion risks alone."
"On the surface, this project will be completely severed from the Alaska Research Center, Environment Canada, and the International Animal Protection Foundation!"
This proposal stunned everyone present.
