Semua Bab Mr. CEO, Your Ex-Wife Is Absolutely Killing It in the Research World!: Bab 1221 - Bab 1230

Miranda’s steps slowed slightly.She recognized the young woman. They had only met once, but the impression she had left was unforgettable. It was Lena Scott, the pilot. The last time Miranda had seen her, she had been in the hospital, striking and full of life, with an almost radiant confidence about her.How had she ended up in a wheelchair?Dr. Zeller finished his call and came back. When he noticed where Miranda was looking, he let out a quiet sigh.“She’s the granddaughter of an old friend of mine. She was a pilot with a very bright future ahead of her.” He shook his head. “A real shame.”Miranda couldn’t help asking, “Dr. Zeller, was it a flying accident?”Dr. Zeller’s gaze remained on Lena. His voice turned heavy. “Yes. The accident left her legs permanently disabled.” Then he looked at Miranda with quiet hope. “But if your brain-computer project succeeds, there’s a real chance it could eventually restore full function to her legs.”Miranda’s breath caught. She looked aga

“Chairman Gibson, there’s no need to be so absolute. Sooner or later, everyone in business ends up needing something from someone else. Damaging the relationship over a woman hardly seems worth it, does it?”“There’s no need for your concern, Mr. Warren. If there’s nothing else, I have a meeting to get to. Excuse me.”With that, Felix ended the call and stepped into the elevator.Back at the villa, Peter stood there with a dark expression, his hand tightening around his phone. He had never liked the arrogance of that young man to begin with, and now Felix had refused him so bluntly, without giving him even the slightest bit of face. It was the first time in years anyone had slighted him so openly.Just then, a soft arm slipped around his neck like silk. “Peter, don’t be upset. You’ve already done more than enough for me.”Peter might have been older, but after decades in business, the competitive streak in him was still as fierce as ever. Felix’s refusal didn’t make him back down.

That was the day Felix had finally been unable to stop himself from reminding Miranda to be mindful of boundaries. But later, watching the two of them off to the side together, talking so easily and seeming so familiar with each other, had left him in an obviously foul mood that night. It had even spoiled Christmas for him.Felix pulled himself back to the present, but the unpleasant memory still lingered. Now he knew that what Miranda and James had shared was nothing more than a kindred friendship, and he and Miranda were already divorced. Even so, the old unease had never fully left him.Across the table, Gavin noticed that Felix had barely eaten. He couldn’t help thinking that, for a man like Felix, eating in an ordinary cafeteria was probably a bit of a comedown.In a corner not far away, Fiona was staring fixedly at the scene. She had come back to work that day, only to run straight into this.It was bad enough seeing Miranda and James sitting together. What made it worse wa

Miranda stepped out into the dining area, where Mrs. Young was just setting down a bowl in front of her. “Ma’am, I made you a bowl of nourishing soup. You should have some.”Miranda looked at her gratefully. “Thank you.”Ever since Gigi went missing, Mrs. Young had clearly been carrying even more guilt than usual. One moment of carelessness had sent all of them into hours of panic and worry.Miranda sat down with the soup and, at the same time, pulled out her iPad to keep reviewing the data.At eight-thirty, Felix came out with Mia so she could get some water. Mia’s face lit up the moment she saw Miranda.“Mommy, you’re back. Daddy was helping me practice my self-introduction in Danesian.”Miranda smiled at her. “I heard. You’ve gotten a lot better.”Felix’s eyes rested on her face. Miranda looked up and said softly, “Thank you.”A faint crease touched Felix’s brow. “You don’t need to be so polite with me.”But Miranda felt that she did. They were two separate people now. Th

After ending the call, Miranda pulled into the lab parking lot. The moment she got out of the car, she picked up her phone and called Felix.As the second-largest shareholder in Moutin Hotels, he was hardly likely to object to letting Keith ride on his plane.“Hello?” His voice on the other end was low and gentle.“Mr. Gibson, could I ask you for a favor?” Miranda’s tone was polite and formal from the start.A soft laugh came through the line, edged with exasperation. “Have we really become this distant?”Miranda didn’t respond to that. She simply made her request. “Keith is heading to Sun Valley this time. Would it be possible for him to ride on your plane?”“Of course.” Felix agreed without hesitation.“Thank you.” Miranda was about to hang up.“Wait.” He stopped her.Miranda frowned slightly. What else was there?“This Sun Valley meeting will be completely cut off from the outside world. Even if I bring my phone in, they’ll take it away. So if anything comes up during thos