Absolute Zero
An Unscheduled Error
They say only geniuses survive here.....
I think coffee does most of the work.
Ivy Sterling
I overslept?!
First day of my master's programme.....
......and I'm already running late.
Ivy sprinted across campus with a coffee in one hand...
...and her dignity hanging by a thread.
Ivy Sterling
You've got to be kidding me.
Coffee soaked someone's perfectly polished black shoes.
The entire hallway fell silent.
Ivy Sterling
I'm so sorry!
Ivy Sterling
I didn't see you.
The stranger looked down at the stain.
Immaculate white lab coat.
Ivy Sterling
I can buy you another coffee?
Silas Vane
That won't restore the original condition.
Ivy Sterling
Did you just speak like a laboratory report?
A few students covered their mouths to stop themselves from laughing.
He simply took out a handkerchief...
....and wiped one drop of coffee from his shoe.
Silas Vane
You are blocking the corridor.
Random Student
She spilled coffee on him.
She doesn't know who that is?
Random Student
that's SILAS VANE.
Random Student
The top researcher in the biochemistry department.
Random Student
People call him ....
Random Student
"Absolute Zero."
Contamination
Biochemistry lecture hall.
Prof.Hallowey
Welcome to Ashford University's Department of Biochemistry.
Prof.Hallowey
Congratulations.
Prof.Hallowey
You've officially survived the admission process.
Prof.Hallowey
The difficult part begins today.
The lecture hall door opens.
Without saying a word ......
He walked in.
The same black shoes.
The same white lab coat.
The same unreadable expression.
Random Student
Silas is here....
Random Student
Why does it suddenly feel colder?
Silas ignored everyone.
He walked to the last row.
Sat down.
Opened his notebook.
Started writing.
Prof.Hallowey
Glad you could join us.
Silas Vane
The lecture starts at 9.
Prof.Hallowey
Fair enough.
Ivy Sterling
Is he always like this?
Random Student
You caught him in a good day.
Prof.Hallowey
Since you are all new.... I'd like everyone to introduce themselves.
One by one, students stood up and introduced themselves.
Prof.Hallowey
Ivy Sterling.
Ivy Sterling
I love molecular biology...
Ivy Sterling
Terrible coffee....
Ivy Sterling
...and proving arrogant people wrong.
Silas didn't even look up.
Silas closed his notebook.
Stood.
Ivy Sterling
Such an inspiring life story.
For the first time ....
Silas looked directly at her.
Ivy Sterling
And you're boring.
The class collectively held its breath.
Silas held her gaze for a long second.
A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
That almost - smile irritated her more than if he'd argued back.
Catalyst
Ashford University's cafeteria was louder than usual.
She grabbed a tray and joined the queue.
Just as she reached for the last chocolate muffin...
Another hand reached for it too.
Silas Vane
I picked it first.
Ivy Sterling
My hand disagree.
The students nearby slowed down...
Cashier
We still have blueberry muffins.
Ivy Sterling
I don't like blueberries.
Ivy Sterling
You are fighting over a muffin?
Silas Vane
I'm refusing to lose.
She blinked.
Then laughed.
Ivy Sterling
That's the saddest thing I've ever heard.
Without warning...
She let go.
Silas almost stumbled backward.
Ivy Sterling
Congratulations.
Ivy Sterling
Enjoy your victory.
She picked up a packet of chips instead.
Silas looked at the muffin.
Then at Ivy.
For some reason...
It didn't feel like he'd won.
Julian Thorne
You usually would've walked away.
Julian Thorne
Why argue over a muffin?
Silas glanced toward Ivy...
Who was laughing with another group of students.
Silas Vane
She irritates me.
Julian Thorne
Then why are you still looking at her?
For the first time in years...
He didn't know the answer himself.
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