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 conference

to admit, when it came

longer compete with Charlene.

in place, her

a few acquaintances, turned to her.

said quietly.

forced a

took a moment to collect herself, then greeted Mr.

composed expression before walking out of

politely nodded to people as they left

conference.

but inside, she was

emotions.

other hand, seemed to

without a second thought.

usual, even tone. "Mr. Black's team

No issues?"

was referring to the person they

Neural Nexus Tech.

his calm, gentle

that familiar

anxiety slowly

She managed a

Yes, I've looked

Mr. Black's team

needs perfectly."

"Excellent."

they spoke, the elevator doors slid

...

had built a solid reputation at home, and

was being streamed

might not have been famous enough to cause an online

they did have a loyal

first, the livestream chat

as

Axiom Flux

partnership with PrimeStar,

excitement exploded across the

internet.

the

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