LOGINImmediately after that, several reporters who had just entered the hotel rushed over as well.Chairman Lowe had invited them for a short interview with him and his wife later. None of them had expected that the moment they were allowed inside, they would run straight into Felix Gibson and his ex-wife, Miranda Stone.How could they possibly miss a chance like this?Seeing the reporters surge toward them, Miranda stiffened. She instinctively pulled Felix’s suit jacket tighter around her shoulders.Almost at the same time, Felix drew her behind him.His tall frame blocked her completely, shielding her from the aggressive cameras and the reporters pressing in around them.“Sorry. We’re not taking questions,” Felix said coldly, his sharp gaze sweeping over the reporters.Usually, his bodyguards were always nearby, and Gavin was often at his side. Handling reporters wasn’t something Felix normally had to do himself.But tonight had been unexpected.“Dr. Stone, are you willing to rem
Felix kept the perfect smile on his face.Miranda was already a powerful draw in her own field. It was only natural that people would want to approach her and speak with her.For a moment, he almost walked over.But in the end, he held himself back.He had to respect Miranda’s social space.Out on the balcony, Miranda and Daniel fell into easy conversation. Daniel was quick-thinking and had sharp insights. He was clearly familiar with Miranda’s research theories, so their conversation flowed smoothly.“Dr. Stone, would there be any chance of inviting you to our lab for a guest lecture or an academic discussion?” Daniel asked. “Our team would be honored to learn from you.”Miranda thought for a moment. The Sarma City lab was indeed strong in their field.She smiled.“Of course. If our schedules line up, I’d be happy to.”“That’s wonderful.”A look of delight appeared on Daniel’s face. He quickly took out his phone.“Would it be all right if we exchanged contact information?”
“I saw the news this morning too. They were grocery shopping together. They already have a daughter, so getting back together seems pretty much guaranteed.”“With an ex-wife like that, would Felix Gibson even look at another woman? I heard the Chamber set up a dedicated fund for her research and is investing directly in her work. Seriously, who else gets that kind of treatment?”“Miranda is already worth a fortune on her own, and her research career is thriving. No wonder Mr. Gibson can’t forget her.”Some of the whispers still reached Miranda’s ears.She knew that attending an event with Felix tonight meant she would inevitably hear things like this.A little later, Chairman Lowe led his wife through the crowd, clinking glasses and chatting with guests. After that, Felix also took Miranda to greet several highly respected senior figures.“Dr. Stone, I hear your current research could be very beneficial to people our age. I’m looking forward to seeing you succeed.”“Thank you.”
Even after a divorce, a woman like Miranda was not someone people could casually gossip about.The actress adjusted her expression, wondering whether she should go over and introduce herself.After all, someone like Miranda was a valuable connection. If she could get acquainted with her, it would only be a good thing.Just then, a tall, imposing figure walked into the cafe lounge on the second floor of the boutique.He wore a perfectly tailored black suit. His face was strikingly handsome, his presence refined and magnetic, and the air around him carried a natural authority that quieted the room the moment he appeared.The actress’s eyes lit up at once, and she covered her mouth in surprise.Oh my God. It was Felix Gibson.Felix didn’t look at anyone else. He walked straight to Miranda’s table.Miranda looked up when she saw him, and the faintest smile touched her lips.Felix stopped beside her and lowered his head, his voice gentle.“Have you been waiting long?”“No.” Mir
At noon, Felix cooked lunch.When Miranda saw him go into the kitchen, he was still holding an iPad. He refused to let her help and wouldn’t let her into the kitchen either.Miranda guessed he was planning to learn as he cooked.So she left him alone. She took her phone outside to the swing in the yard and sat there with Gigi, scrolling on her phone while enjoying the sunlight.Gigi dug around in the grass by her feet, then started chasing butterflies, completely delighted.About half an hour later, Miranda caught the aroma drifting from the kitchen.She set down her phone, suddenly curious about what Felix had managed to make.She walked to the kitchen doorway but didn’t go in. Instead, she leaned against the doorframe and looked inside.Felix had his back to her and was busy at the counter. His dark-gray shirt was rolled up at the sleeves, revealing his strong forearms. He was mixing some kind of sauce, his expression focused.Miranda narrowed her eyes slightly.It looked l
Felix let out a low laugh.“All right. My mistake. You can punish me however you want.”Miranda nearly choked again.Forget it. She wasn’t going to argue with him.Then she looked up and said, “I haven’t cooked in a long time, so lunch is on you.”That was what he got for sending Mrs. Young away.Felix narrowed his eyes slightly.“Do we have groceries? I can cook.”“No.” Miranda had checked earlier. There really was not much left.“Then let’s go to the grocery store later and pick up a few things,” Felix suggested quietly. “We won’t go out for lunch. Let’s just stay home today, okay?”Miranda thought about it.Gigi was almost out of dog food too, and she did not have anything else planned. A quick trip to the store sounded like a nice way to unwind.“Okay,” she agreed.After breakfast, it was still early. Felix cleaned up the kitchen while Miranda settled onto the couch by the floor-to-ceiling windows and turned on a documentary.Her long hair fell loosely around her shou
“Alright,” Miranda said with a nod. “Please take care of yourself.”Seeing Zion, his hair already gray, still devoting himself to scientific research, filled her with quiet respect.Zion patted her shoulder. “Put your focus back on the research, don’t overthink things, and see the work through. Ju
The meeting formally began. Jacob, representing the military side, took the floor first. When he reached the preliminary status of the brain–computer interface program, Miranda listened quietly.Then General Carter spoke in a measured, calm voice.“Dr. Stone, according to our records, you were i
Miranda gasped and instinctively raised a hand to cover her mouth. She stared at the appointment letter in disbelief, her fingers trembling slightly. Atlantis Medical University was one of the top medical schools in the country. The significance of this offer was obvious.“This… this is so sudden,”
On the way home, Mia set her trophy aside and went back to playing with her toys. When Miranda glanced back and saw that Mia did not treat the honor as something overly important, she felt a quiet sense of relief. A child, after all, should still be allowed to be a child.At the Gibson estate, Su







