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Felix walked over with Ben to greet the guests. Zion stepped out first with four members of his team. Felix extended his hand. “Welcome, Dr. Declan.”Zion’s attitude was noticeably different from the last time they met. He smiled as he shook Felix’s hand. “Hi, Mr. Gibson.” Then his eyes moved to Miranda, and his smile warmed. “Miranda.”“Uncle Zion.” Miranda greeted him politely. She also nodded at Sally and Jucas.Everyone in the company knew Miranda’s history with Zion. She had nearly joined his research team years ago.Zion turned back to Felix. “Miranda was once my most outstanding student. And she is the daughter of a very close friend.”Felix’s gaze slid to Miranda, deep and unreadable. “I know.”Ben stepped forward. “Dr. Declan, the conference room is ready. This way please.”“Good. Let’s begin,” Zion said, and the group followed Ben into the elevator.Miranda stepped in after Zion. Felix entered right behind her. James and Fiona stayed outside. The elevator wasn’t crowd

Felix’s grip tightened around Miranda’s arm. She whipped around, instinctively trying to pull free.“Let go of me.” Miranda yanked her arm hard.Felix looked at her with a storm of emotion in his eyes. His lips parted as if he wanted to say something, but the disgust in Miranda’s gaze hit him first.He could not believe she now recoiled from him this much.Miranda’s voice was sharp and cold. “Felix, let go. Otherwise, I’m calling the police.”Just then, the conference-room door opened from the outside. James stepped in. His expression darkened the moment he saw Felix gripping Miranda.“What are you doing, Mr. Gibson?” James’s voice was low.A moment later, Fiona appeared behind him, unable to hide her shock at the scene.Felix did not look at James. His eyes stayed locked on Miranda. The hatred and revulsion in her expression made his fingers loosen.James immediately reached out, took Miranda by the arm, and pulled her behind him in a protective stance.“Mr. Gibson, if you h

The text message came from an unknown number, but the tone made it obvious to Miranda who had sent it. It was Xena.Miranda stared at the message for a few seconds before replying, “Then keep your dog on a leash.”A response came almost immediately. “Miranda, aren’t you scared I’ll forward this to Felix?”Miranda let out a cold laugh and typed, “Go ahead. Send it to him.”She tossed her phone onto the passenger seat, started the car, and pulled away from the curb.Fiona walked into a downtown cafe with her bag in hand. By the window, Xena lounged against the sofa, staring off at nothing. When she heard footsteps approaching, she lifted her head. Fiona’s entire expression was etched with frustration and bitterness.“What happened?” Xena asked.Fiona sat down and rubbed her temples. “We underestimated Miranda.”“On the phone just now, you told me Felix was holding her arm. Are you sure that is what happened?” Xena asked. She had come to confirm it herself.“I saw it with my own

Miranda returned home and went straight into the study. Mia and Airi were playing in the living room. Airi was like a thoughtful little companion, answering Mia’s questions one by one and making her laugh.At dinnertime, Miranda’s phone rang. She picked it up and glanced at the screen.Felix.She had no intention of answering and hung up right away.Soon, a message notification sounded. Feeling annoyed, Miranda picked up the phone again and checked it.“Mia has a slight fever.”Miranda’s breathing stopped for a moment. She stared at the message for a few seconds, then immediately stood up and went to the living room. She saw Mia curled up on the sofa, clearly lacking her usual energy. Miranda reached out and touched her forehead. It did feel warmer than normal.“Mom, what’s wrong with me?” Mia asked curiously.“It’s nothing. Mommy’s just going to take your temperature.” Miranda brought over a thermometer and held Mia in her arms while they waited five minutes. When she checked

Felix stood outside the courtyard gate, the night wind brushing against his tense face. He turned back and looked up at the lit window on the second floor. He then opened the car door and sat down in the driver’s seat.Upstairs, Miranda lay on her side beside Mia, reaching out from time to time to check her forehead. Mia did not have a high fever. Clearly, it was not an acute viral infection, just an ordinary cold. As long as her immune system was strong enough, the fever would come down on its own.Still, the lung lavage surgery Mia had undergone two years earlier kept Miranda constantly on edge. She knew that, medically speaking, it had been a minor procedure. At the time, it had also been the best way to completely clear the mucus from Mia’s lungs.Miranda’s thoughts were in disarray. As she kept thinking, she eventually fell asleep.*In the middle of the night, Mia choked on her saliva and let out a small cough. Miranda jolted awake at once and immediately checked on Mia. Feel