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Edmund admired Amelia's humble, grounded nature."Alright. I'll wait for you. If you run into any difficulties, don't hesitate to tell me."Jasper saw that they were getting along well, so he stepped outside to take a call. He had just hung up when he ran into Nicole.It wasn't a coincidence. She had been waiting there for him."Something you need?" he asked.Nicole studied him for a moment, then said, "You like Amelia?""Ms. Randall, that's a rather direct question," Jasper replied evenly."I just think... She's a housewife. Bringing her to an event like this doesn't seem right," Nicole said. "You even refused to let me join Nova Nine for her sake."At the time, Nicole had been puzzled and assumed Jasper was testing her. True talent feared no trial. She had the skills and the experience, and joining a company like Nova Nine Technologies would have been effortless.Now, looking back, it was clear. She had been deliberately targeted.Jasper looked at her calmly. "And?""And I

After the morning lectures, it was time for lunch. The visitors touring the 511 Institute joined the staff in the cafeteria.Jasper walked with Amelia toward the dining area."Honestly, even after all these years, not much has changed here," he said.Amelia smiled. "That's true."The environment remained familiar, but the people had changed drastically.Amelia rubbed her temples, feeling a bit dizzy. Lately, she had been too busy to rest properly, even skipping meals. Her body was starting to protest.Jasper noticed her discomfort and said, "Go sit down. I'll get your food."Amelia hesitated, not wanting to trouble him. "No, I'll do it myself."Jasper frowned. "If you're not feeling well, I can take you to the lounge to rest. You don't have to stay for the afternoon events."He knew how relentlessly Amelia had been pushing herself—preparing for her new role, refining her professional skills, and caring for Evelyn.Attending the 511 Institute's open day wasn't mandatory, as sh

Amelia went to the restroom, washing her hands and using the facilities while she was at it.Just as she finished, she overheard voices outside."Did you hear? Mr. Langley rejected Nicole for some woman.""Did you see what happened this morning? Nicole came to our company to meet Mr. Langley. She's stunning, confident, and bold. She's absolutely gorgeous! She's a hot commodity in the industry, incredibly skilled, and a close friend of Mr. Zephyr. I just don't get why Mr. Langley would do that.""Seriously. Mr. Langley turned down someone with Nicole's credentials for a bachelor's degree holder? It makes no sense!"Another girl whispered, "What's there not to understand? She probably got in through connections. Most of us at Nova Nine Technologies have at least a master's degree. How could a rookie with no experience get in otherwise?"Amelia listened to every word. Then, she opened the restroom door calmly and walked over to the sink to wash her hands.The women who had been gos

Amelia's tone was cold, and she hung up as soon as she finished speaking.Nathan had caused the trouble, and it was Christopher and Nicole's responsibility to deal with it. Amelia had no intention of getting involved, not even a little.Amelia drove straight to the kindergarten. By the time she arrived, several parents were already there.Evelyn stood opposite Nathan. "Nate, if you keep being this naughty, there's no hope for you!"Nathan held the remote for his toy plane, his expression completely unconcerned. "They just kept getting in the way of my bullets! If you don't want to play with my toys, don't get so close!"Lately, Nathan had become downright domineering at kindergarten, showing off in everything he did and slacking off on his schoolwork.He looked at Evelyn and sneered. "What's the matter? Want to feel what my bullets can do?"Nicole told him that at kindergarten, no one could ever bully him. Whatever he did, she would always have his back. She was very much unlike

A bullet had struck Amelia's wrist dead-on, sending sharp waves of pain through her arm.A fine sheen of sweat appeared on her forehead. "I'm fine."Evelyn's eyes welled up, tears threatening to spill as panic overtook her.Christine's face went pale. "This is way worse than what happened with Nathan's mother! Why didn't you say anything earlier? You need to get to a hospital immediately!"Blood ran freely from Amelia's wound, shocking to anyone who saw it.She couldn't drive herself with an injury like this, so taking a taxi was the only option.Evelyn sobbed helplessly, her small hands wringing together as she fretted over Amelia. "We should call 911. Does it hurt, Mommy?""Amelia!" Jasper's voice came from the school gate.He had followed her after receiving her leave request, unable to shake the worry. He never expected to see this scene."What happened to your hand? It's bad," Jasper said, brows knitting with concern. "I'm taking you to the hospital. We can't let it get i