Everyone had heard that Mr. Henderson's girlfriend was a PhD from an elite

international university—a tech prodigy, so the rumors went.

But then, if she was such a prodigy, why hadn't anyone ever heard of anything

she'd actually accomplished?

Sure, Neural Nexus Tech had made some impressive breakthroughs recently, but

most people figured that was just Thorne's lingering influence from his time there.

It couldn't have had much to do with Vesta herself, could it?

Meanwhile, Charlene had never boasted about being a genius. Yet, today, she'd

stunned everyone with her brilliance.

Looking at it now, maybe Mr. Henderson's girlfriend's "genius" reputation wasn't

all it was cracked up to be.

No one said it out loud, but the sideways glances, the way people kept eyeing

Vesta and Charlene, made their skepticism unmistakable. Vesta would've had to

be blind not to notice.

Her complexion had already been pale, but now she looked even worse.

Seeing everyone compare her to Charlene, watching their silent doubt flicker

across their faces, Vesta clenched her fists until her knuckles turned white.

She might not have invented any groundbreaking tech, but her academic

credentials were real—no one had the right to question that.

Still, with no one voicing their doubts, she had no opportunity to defend herself.

Whatever indignation she felt had nowhere to go.

And when it came to actual academic achievements...

She thought of Charlene's recent, internationally praised research paper and the

Charlene had dazzled everyone at the press

came to academic accomplishments, she

longer compete with Charlene.

frozen in place, her face

finished greeting a few acquaintances, turned

said quietly.

a weak

a moment to collect herself, then greeted Mr.

composed

beside Thorne. They politely nodded to people as

conference.

Vesta maintained her calm, but inside, she

emotions.

the other hand, seemed to have left the

without a second thought.

even tone. "Mr. Black's

No issues?"

the person they were about to meet—a potential partner

Neural Nexus Tech.

his calm, gentle voice

familiar warmth

Vesta's anxiety slowly

She managed

Yes, I've looked

Mr. Black's team fits

needs perfectly."

"Excellent."

the

...

a solid reputation at home, and

was being streamed

have been famous enough to cause an online sensation with

have a

the

as soon as

of Axiom Flux

partnership with PrimeStar,

excitement exploded across the

internet.

minutes, the virtual audience

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