All Chapters of Mr. CEO, Your Ex-Wife Is Absolutely Killing It in the Research World!: Chapter 481 - Chapter 490

Leo was taken aback. “Mom, you reached out to her first?”“I just gave her a call.”“Mom, try not to impose on her like that again. She's very busy with work.” Leo reminded her quickly.On the other end of the line, Haley could clearly hear how protective he sounded. She was surprised. Since when did Leo become so cautious and nervous in pursuing a woman?“I was just trying to help you win her over.”“Mom, please don’t worry about that.” Leo rubbed his temples, sounding a bit helpless. “When it comes to Miranda and me, just let me handle it.”“Alright, I won’t interfere. But you should step up your game. A girl as outstanding as her is going to have plenty of admirers.”“I know.” Leo gave a soft laugh.Just then, his assistant knocked on the door and stepped inside. “Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Harris is here.”Leo raised a brow. Hayden had shown up unexpectedly. Why hadn’t he said anything ahead of time?“Let him in.”Hayden walked in dressed casually, and Leo could not help smiling.

Miranda forced down the simmering anger in her chest and stepped out of the elevator. Coco was hurrying toward the conference room. When she spotted Miranda, she called out, “Miranda, need me to get you a coffee?”Miranda gave her a quick smile. “That would be great. Thanks.”“Oh, come on, no need to thank me.” Coco lifted her brows playfully. She got to accompany James to the academic conference in Hamilton, and she knew it was thanks to Miranda.Miranda stopped by her office first, gathered a set of documents, and then walked to the conference room.When she entered, she saw Felix seated at the head of the table, with Dr. Smith’s team on one side and Samantha’s team on the other.Miranda was about to take a seat in the back, but Samantha called out, “Miranda, sit here.”It was the seat immediately to Felix’s left. Miranda nodded and took the seat, determined not to let personal issues interfere with her work.“Hi, Ms. Stone, nice to see you again,” Dr. Smith said from across

Miranda rubbed the sore spot at the back of her head and shook her own hand dismissively. “I’m fine. I just bumped into the wall by accident.”A little later, Felix and Dr. Smith entered the restaurant together. Samantha had already arranged for Coco to order food in advance. Soon, the dishes were served, and everyone ate while continuing their discussions.In the afternoon, Dr. Smith’s team worked in the conference room. Alger brought over several experimental samples, and Miranda collaborated with him in the lab as they exchanged ideas and analyzed data.Time slipped by quickly. Miranda had Mrs. Young pick up Mia from school, while she stayed and worked overtime, not getting home until eight that evening.She had just taken a shower when Keith called, inviting her to lunch the next day. He had a few matters to report to her. Miranda agreed.Her entire evening was consumed by work and motherhood. As she finally helped Mia settle into bed, Mia curled up against her and drifted off

Around five twenty that afternoon, Miranda was waiting outside the school gates to pick up Mia. Just then, an elegant, graceful figure approached her.“Miranda.”She turned and saw Haley. Miranda greeted her politely. “Hello, Aunt Haley.”Haley smiled gently. “Have you been busy with work lately? I’ve noticed your housekeeper has been picking Mia up quite often.”“Yes, I’ve been pretty busy,” Miranda admitted honestly.Haley spoke with maternal concern. “Try not to forget to rest, even while working hard.”“Thank you for caring, Aunt Haley,” Miranda replied with a polite smile.The school gates opened and parents began walking in. Soon, Vivian and Mia came out, hand in hand.Haley leaned down slightly and asked warmly, “Mia, would you like to come to my house for dinner? I’m making something special for you two.”Mia’s eyes lit up. “Really?” She tugged on Miranda’s hand with a pleading look. “Mom, I want to have dinner at Vivian’s house. Is that okay?”Miranda blinked, caught

Dinner at the Lincoln estate was lavish. Mia and Vivian sat together and even turned eating into a cheerful little competition. Seeing them eat so well put all the adults at ease.At home, Mrs. Young often struggled to get Mia to eat. If Mia refused food, Mrs. Young would be so anxious she could not eat either, and would spend the whole meal coaxing Mia to finish.But here, Mia and Vivian chatted happily while eating with real enthusiasm. There was absolutely no worry about whether Mia would have enough to eat.“Miranda, please, make yourself at home. Treat this as your own place,” Haley said warmly.“Thank you, Aunt Haley,” Miranda replied with a gentle smile. She had been eating less due to her intense workload, and the hunger helped clear her head.“Here, try this. It is one of our housekeeper’s best dishes,” Haley said as she slid another plate closer to Miranda.Miranda looked a little startled by the kindness. She let out a small laugh. “Thank you, I can reach it. Please, e