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.

expression stiffened awkwardly, and

"It's just a simple test,

that? Everyone else

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

legs? Mia isn't the same.

the one

No one else did either,

He'd always considered Mia's unusual

never liked her at

wanting to argue further, Donovan turned to Mia. "If you do

never liked her

turned

it some other time when there are fewer people

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

L Bistro. Wyatt recalled

looked at them and instructed, "Since you've run into each other, you both should apologize

and Wyatt's expressions darkened instantly. Neither

glance. "Looks like they're not very sincere." Donovan's expression turned harsh. "What did you both promise me at

knew he still