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Chapter 57: The Girl with Lively Eyes
Author: Enigma Stone
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"My name is Joseph Wilson. The papers and research I’ve published are related to cutting-edge academic topics that most of you have yet to encounter."

"Of course, if anyone is interested, you can search for my work in the top academic databases. My research spans fields such as biomedicine, nuclear physics, and financial economics, among others."

"Now, I understand that words alone aren’t enough to earn your trust. I also realize that without your trust, it would be difficult for any of you to focus on the rest of today’s lecture."

Joseph smiled as he spoke, his tone steady.

"Mr. Wilson, it’s not that we don’t trust you. It’s just that your credentials sound too extraordinary to be true."

"Exactly. With Mr. Harris’s endorsement, we know we should trust you, and we will listen. But we’d really like to see if you’re as impressive as he says."

"Yeah, Mr. Wilson, why don’t you show us what you’ve got?"

The students became increasingly animated, their interest piqued.

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