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 she nodded.

onto her hand. "It's

else is taking

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

or legs? Mia isn't the same. People will

like you're the one

else did

glared at Donovan. He'd always considered Mia's unusual legs

never liked

further, Donovan turned to Mia. "If you do that, the Cantrells won't

Cantrells had never liked her showing up in

Mia's face faded. She turned to Noelle

test it some other time when

accounted for research. At

the reason she'd been humiliated at L Bistro. Wyatt recalled the same

you've run into each other, you both

instantly. Neither looked the

and shot Donovan a glance. "Looks like they're not very sincere." Donovan's expression turned harsh.

knew he