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

had dazzled everyone at the

had to admit, when it came to academic accomplishments,

longer compete with Charlene.

frozen in place, her face

having finished greeting a few acquaintances,

said quietly.

forced a weak

collect herself, then greeted Mr. Ashcroft and a

business contacts with a composed expression before walking

politely nodded to people as

conference.

calm, but inside, she was still a

emotions.

to have left the press conference

without a second thought.

in his usual, even tone. "Mr. Black's team has been fully vetted,

No issues?"

person they were about

Neural Nexus Tech.

his calm, gentle voice

that familiar

anxiety slowly

managed

Yes, I've looked into

Mr. Black's team

needs perfectly."

"Excellent."

the elevator doors

...

Technologies had built a solid reputation at home, and

being

have been famous enough to cause an online sensation with

have a loyal following

the livestream

as soon

Axiom

partnership with PrimeStar,

excitement exploded across the

internet.

the virtual

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