Frenemies (Part 1)

A few hours ago. 

Ansel mightily strutted inside the Research Lab, steps filled with purpose and annoyance.

A lot of women were naturally staring at him, but in contrast to how it usually was, he didn't even greet them back. 

His handsome face had furrowed into a frown, his teeth gritting, and his teeth clenched.

Ansel… was very mad!

As an elder and the lord's younger brother, he could naturally access most of the Research Center. He was also updated about the ongoings and could even influence which items were to be prioritized. 

His request, the phonographs—which was already approved, by the way—had been pushed back! 

He knew that Winona's team had been developing it until yesterday. They changed to insulation cups. Why the sudden change?