No longer a pushover

Many things had changed compared to the past life, so Noelle knew she had to be extra cautious.

More importantly, the person backing Xenia still hadn't been found, and the Merlock family's side remained a mystery.

These people felt like a sharp blade hanging over her head, ready to fall at any moment. She knew the danger, but she had to uncover the truth.

"Noelle."

She turned to see Mia slowly approaching and asked in surprise, "Why are you here today?"

"My family sent me. I heard the Al project is developing prosthetics, so I wanted to see if there's anything suitable for people like me with uneven legs."

Mia spoke in such a calm and matter-of-fact tone without hiding anything from Noelle.

Noelle glanced at her foot. "It's possible. Would you mind testing it on the equipment? I can collect some data for research, and maybe we can create something for you."

Mia nodded without hesitation. "Sure."

Just as she was about to proceed, Donovan strode over and stopped her. "Come to Liddell Corporation later. I'll arrange for someone to measure your data, but it's inappropriate to take off your shoes for testing here with so many people watching."

Donovan thought it was embarrassing. Everyone knew about Mia's leg condition, but with specially made shoes, her limp wasn't too obvious. If she removed her shoes, the difference in her legs would be apparent.

Today's attendees included competitors and investors. Many among them recognized Mia, and someone was bound to gossip.

stiffened awkwardly, and she

however, held onto her hand. "It's just a

about that? Everyone else is taking the

lowered his voice and hissed, "Can't you see the ones testing

Mia isn't the same.

the one

mind. No one else did either, but

Donovan. He'd always considered Mia's unusual

never

wanting to argue further, Donovan turned to Mia.

never liked her showing up

on Mia's face faded. She turned to Noelle and said, "Thank you,

it some other time when there are fewer

be accounted for research. At that moment, Wyatt and Xenia entered. The latter's expression stiffened unnaturally when

Wyatt recalled the same incident, which ended with

instructed, "Since you've run

expressions darkened instantly. Neither looked the

and shot Donovan a glance. "Looks like they're not very sincere."

knew he