"You, are you really... Dr. Wilson?!"
Leo's question hung in the air, his finger still pointing at me. The entire R&D department had fallen silent, all eyes fixed on me with expressions ranging from confusion to disbelief.
I took a deep breath. This moment had been a long time coming—the unveiling of my true identity after years of hiding in the shadows. The knot in my stomach loosened slightly. There was no need to pretend anymore.
"Yes," I said, my voice clear and steady. "I'm Dr. Wilson."
For a moment, no one moved. No one even seemed to breathe. Then chaos erupted.
"No way!"
"That's impossible!"
"But you've been working alongside us as an intern!"
Leo sank into the nearest chair, his face pale. "I've been bossing around Dr. Wilson for weeks," he mumbled, looking like he might faint. "I made Dr. Wilson fetch my coffee."
