Chapter 2

After the proposal, the event moved on to the next agenda.

This wasn't just the site of the Guinness World Records ceremony.

It was also the signing ceremony for Amanda and the Antarctic research team.

Afterward, she would lead the team across Antarctica to study the polar night phenomenon and film a documentary about it.

The signing went smoothly.

A month later, Amanda and Ernest arrived to meet the research team.

However, when Amanda saw one of the team members, she frowned.

"Victor, what are you doing here?"

Victor Donovan sneered, "I'm a research team member, too. Why can't I be here? I'm going to Antarctica to uncover the truth!

"Amanda, for the whole year, you've been saying that Walter abandoned you when you were in danger. You said he was still alive, but I've waited a whole year for him, and he hasn't shown up!

"You said he abandoned you and has been avoiding you. But why is he avoiding me?"

Watching this, I sighed.

Victor was my friend, the youngest research member of the Antarctic team.

When I went to Antarctica, he asked me to collect some scientific samples.

I never expected that I would end up permanently buried in the frozen ground after getting the samples.

After my death, the person most concerned about me was Victor.

He had come to Amanda several times, asking about my whereabouts.

But she always chased him away and even reported him for sexual harassment.

It almost cost him his position in the research team.

Seeing the situation, Ernest spoke up calmly, "Victor, the route Amanda and I took last time was too dangerous. Even we nearly died in the avalanche.

"So this time, the route was re-planned by me. We won't follow the same path as last time."

Hearing this, Victor grew furious. "You just want to cover up the truth! Walter must have been killed by you!"

Amanda responded coldly, "You may be the expert in research, but we are the professionals when it comes to outdoor exploration.

"If Walter had listened to Ernest last time, we wouldn't have faced the avalanche.

"He was still a beginner, and now look at you."

At those words, I felt a rush of anger.

Ernest was actually my apprentice. He had only started outdoor exploration a year ago. I would never have taken him along if it weren't for Amanda insisting on bringing him to Antarctica.

His proposed route seemed closer and safer, but in reality, it was full of dangers.

That path would lead the team through mountains full of snow wolves and across perilous rivers.

Any misstep could have resulted in casualties.

Meanwhile, the route I had planned was actually quite safe.

We never would've faced any issues if not for the unexpected avalanche.

Amanda didn't trust my ten years of outdoor experience but instead believed Ernest, who had just started exploring outdoors a year ago.

It was truly laughable.

At that moment, David Hayden, the professor of the research team, immediately stepped in and pulled Victor back.

"Don't worry. Leave the professional matters to the experts.

"We will follow your route strictly."