At that moment, Paul was attending an academic conference. Night had fully fallen, and it was nearing 7:00 pm. The conference was reaching its conclusion, and when the host called his name, Paul stepped up to the podium to deliver the closing remarks.During his speech, his phone vibrated twice, but
The moonlight was bright and clear, with a cold wind howling outside. Inside the bar, though, it was warm as summer.Calvin had organized a gathering, and a group of people were deeply engrossed in a high-stakes card game."Two against one, I win! Haha, your Ferrari's mine!""You're cheating! Let's
As Tina was heading back to her lodging, she overheard two staff members whispering, saying that someone high up was demanding answers and had even issued an ultimatum. It was something along the lines of if they couldn't find her, they might as well quit!What kind of connections, what sort of powe
"Sam, I'm here!" Miranda called out with all her strength.In the tropical area of the botanical garden, dense rainforest growth severely restricted visibility, making it easy to get lost for those unfamiliar with the terrain. Although Sam had asked Madison for directions before entering, he only kn
"That was fast," Miranda remarked in surprise.Paul gave a slight nod and took a thermos from his bag. "You got caught in the rain, and your clothes are still wet. Here, have some warm water."He'd brought a thermos of warm water. As soon as she took a sip, warmth spread through her. By the time she
"This whole botanical garden doesn't even have a night staff? Maybe they're just dozing off somewhere…" Sam muttered, reaching to press the button again. Before he could touch it, the alarm suddenly began to buzz."What's going on?" He was baffled.Miranda had a sinking feeling, and when she saw Pau
Paul ended the call and relayed the news to Miranda and Sam. Just then, another clap of thunder echoed overhead, and a damp breeze swept by. Miranda frowned. "It looks like it's going to rain again.""There's a small square gazebo nearby. We can take shelter there," Sam said, glancing around and spo
Sam noticed Miranda trembling all over. He immediately took off his jacket and prepared to drape it over her shoulders. Paul interjected, "Your jacket is wet too. It's better to use mine."As he spoke, he had already unzipped his windbreaker and gently draped it over Miranda. Sam was at a loss for
Elizabeth was pacing back and forth anxiously in the adjacent room. She glanced at her watch more than ten times in the last minute. She bit her lip as the quiet environment amplified the unease in her heart. She reached for her phone several times, but she put it back on the table in the end. Whe
Miranda sneered coldly. "Does this mean any woman with a bit of achievement must have climbed her way up by sleeping with men in your eyes? Speaking of which, let's just take a look at Dr. Rachel Browne from Echo Bay Institute of Technology. "Not only is she one of the country's top astrophysicists
Paul came looking for Miranda after asking a waiter for directions. Unexpectedly, he saw Wyatt chasing Miranda just as he approached. Paul blurted out those words in that moment of urgency when he saw Wyatt reaching out to grab her. Wyatt's hand froze in midair. Meanwhile, Miranda was momentarily
"Mind having a chat?" Wyatt asked.Although Miranda felt puzzled, she maintained a smile on her face. "I don't mind, but we don't seem to be in the same academic field.""Didn't you say during your speech at the forum yesterday that the charm of research comes from interdisciplinary collaboration? I
These old-timers like Crosby weren't strangers to trying to matchmake Paul, whether setting him up with relatives or pairing him with students. Over the years, they had tried countless times, and Paul's answer was always the same. "Not considering it at the moment."Crosby hadn't planned on bringing
The night was deep, with the moonlight shining brightly.The academic banquet was held in the hotel's largest grand hall. It was chosen for convenience since the attendees could retreat to their rooms for a quick rest before returning. There were no red carpets, no flowers, and no luxury cars. Only
"What is this?" Miranda had an inkling of what it might be, but she kept her emotions in check and asked.The staff member smiled faintly. "Ms. Sutton, you're exceptional. We look forward to your presence at tonight's academic banquet." With that, he turned and walked away.She looked down at the i
Miranda had found a shell. Though she wasn't sure what type it was, the mix of purple and orange was especially beautiful.She waved at Paul excitedly. "Dr. Jefferson! Come and look at this!" She looked like a child who had just found treasure and was eager to share it with her friend.He quickly wa
First, biology was Christine's main area of influence—her stronghold, so to speak. Given their shared connection, everyone was willing to give Miranda an opportunity to speak.After all, who wouldn't appreciate a talented student? Even if she wasn't their mentee, she was still a promising young tale