LOGINA little later, Miranda went into her office and saw an email from the military confirming that the first round of technical handover would begin next Wednesday.For the next three months, Miranda would focus on completing the transfer of the brain-computer interface project.After that, her schedule would loosen up a little.Summer break was coming soon, and she could finally make up for some of the time she had missed with Mia.*That evening, at Peter’s villa.Peter had just stepped inside when Xena came toward him in a sexy evening gown, light and graceful as she wrapped her arms around his.“Peter, you’re back!”To Peter, she was like a canary he kept at home.Pretty to look at, fun to tease whenever he was in the mood, and just enough to make him feel young again.He reached out and pinched her chin.“Were you good at home today?”“Of course I was.”Xena smiled sweetly and helped him out of his suit jacket.Just then, Peter’s phone rang.He glanced at the screen an
“It’s Felix’s ex-wife, Miranda Stone. The genius researcher.”Peter let out a cold laugh.“I knew he fought for the Chamber chairmanship so he could use the position for personal gain. Sure enough, he couldn’t hold back for long.”“I heard there are signs he and his ex-wife might be getting back together. Do you think this is Chairman Gibson’s way of trying to please her?”A sharp gleam flashed through Peter’s eyes. A calculating smile curved his lips.“Getting back together with his ex-wife while abusing his authority? That’s quite the useful handle.”Then he ordered the person on the other end, “Keep watching. Pay special attention to the flow of funds and the approval process. If anything looks noncompliant, tell me immediately.”After hanging up, Peter walked to the window and looked at the towering Gibson Corporation building in the distance.He smiled coldly.“Felix Gibson, do you think becoming chairman of the Chamber means you can do whatever you want? This time, I’ll
Then he turned his head and glanced at Miranda.“The reason the Chamber is establishing this foundation is to support top-tier research with breakthrough potential and long-term value. You’re the most suitable person for us to invest in. This is a strategic investment, and the Chamber has a great deal of confidence in it.”Miranda turned to look out the window, lost in thought.Felix glanced at her and asked, “What’s wrong? Does this make you feel pressured?”Miranda turned back and met his eyes.“As long as it doesn’t make things difficult for you, I can handle the pressure on my end.”“Then focus on your research and do what you need to do. Don’t worry about anything else.”Felix smiled faintly.Lunch was at a quiet private restaurant.After they were seated, Felix handed Miranda the menu.As Miranda flipped through it, her expression stiffened for a few seconds.Since when had she been able to sit across from him and have a meal so naturally?Felix seemed to notice.“Wh
Miranda picked up her phone and went downstairs.As she passed through the lobby, a figure holding a stack of documents walked toward her.It was Fiona.The moment Fiona saw Miranda, her expression stiffened.Miranda, however, simply carried her bag and brushed past her as if nothing had happened.Fiona turned around with the documents in her arms and saw a black sedan parked outside the entrance of the lab building.Just then, the car window rolled down.The person in the driver’s seat was Felix.Miranda naturally opened the passenger door and got in.As the window rose again, the luxury car drove away.The sight filled Fiona with jealousy.She tightened her grip on the documents.Since when had Miranda and Felix gotten this close again?It was lunchtime now. Were they going on a private date?Were they going to remarry?The thought had barely surfaced before jealousy wrapped around Fiona’s heart like a snake.She hadn’t forgotten how she used to mock Miranda, laughing
“Mr. Gibson,” Raymond greeted him.Felix lifted his eyes. His gaze lingered briefly on Miranda before he gestured for everyone to sit.“I called everyone here today to announce the next arrangements for the brain-computer interface project,” Felix said, getting straight to the point. “After discussions with the military, the project’s core technology and research results will be transferred to them in full.”Adrian’s eyes widened in shock. “So does that mean the lab is being shut down?”“Even if it is, you’ll have other options,” Felix said, glancing at Adrian before looking at Miranda.Her new project happened to need people.Adrian scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed.“Gibson Corporation will retain the rights to research and develop civilian applications,” Felix continued. He pushed his glasses up slightly, his deep gaze settling on Miranda. “The military hopes the original team can continue handling the technical handover for the next three months.”Miranda nod
“Of course,” Mrs. Young said with a nod.Miranda crouched down and rubbed Gigi’s head before going upstairs to shower.She changed into a loose long T-shirt and came back downstairs with her iPad, checking her emails.Now that the brain-computer interface project was wrapping up, it could be handed over to the military. There would probably still be a transition period to handle.At eight-thirty, the doorbell rang.Mrs. Young quickly went to open the door.Felix walked in holding Mia’s hand.As soon as Mia changed her shoes, she ran straight into Miranda’s arms.“Mommy, I missed you so much.”Miranda rubbed her little head.“I missed you too.”Then she took out a wrapped gift box and said, “Open it and take a look.”Mia happily opened it. Her eyes lit up at once.“Wow! It’s a little tank!”“Uncle Mike gave it to you,” Miranda told her.“Really? I love it!”Mia immediately sat on the couch and started playing with it.Felix stood by the entryway and said to Miranda, “I’
Felix stared at his phone for a few seconds before replying.“Stay with her tonight. I’ll come by tomorrow.”Hayden responded almost immediately. “Okay.”*Early the next morning, Mrs. Young was combing Mia’s hair when Gigi, who had been lying nearby, suddenly perked up. Gigi’s ears shot up, and
After the meeting ended, Dr. Williams stayed behind to speak with Samantha privately about the treatment plan.Miranda stepped over to the window for some air. Felix followed a moment later.“I’ve already hired a dedicated post-op nursing team,” Felix said. “You won't have to worry about the logis
Miranda’s fingers paused slightly. She looked at Mia, her voice softening but remaining firm.“Mia, Great-Grandma is getting older. She might have misspoke.”Mia tilted her head, her lips puckering. “But Great-Grandma said I’m Daddy’s only daughter.”Mrs. Young felt her heart race as she listened
Miranda stared at her phone for a few seconds, genuinely surprised. She hadn’t expected Mike to move so quickly. He had already secured the VIP suite.Samantha had already booked a flight for early the morning after next, intending to head to Hamilton for early admission, and VIP suites there truly







