Leo’s eyes swept quickly through the crowd, searching for Miranda. When he spotted her standing with the DE team, he slipped one hand into his pocket and walked toward her with effortless elegance.“Hi, Mr. Lincoln,” Ben greeted him with a smile.“Mind if I borrow Dr. Stone for a moment?” Leo asked lightly.Ben and the others stepped aside on their own, giving the two space to talk.“You look beautiful tonight,” Leo said as he reached over and took two glasses of champagne from a waiter’s tray, handing one to her.Miranda accepted the glass. “Thank you.”Just then, she noticed someone else entering the ballroom. It was Zion, accompanied by his assistant, Martin. Miranda turned to Leo apologetically. “Uncle Zion is here. I should go welcome him.”Leo nodded, taking a sip of champagne as he watched her walk away. Tonight, Miranda really did look different. Usually, she appeared as the aloof, untouchable scientist—cold, polished, impossible to approach. But tonight, she carried a
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