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On the second floor, inside the lavishly decorated conference room, Elara greeted every academic leader and senior official present.As soon as she took her seat, several influential figures extended olive branches to her.Elara looked at Leonard. Her lashes were curled, and her eyes were bright."Ideally, I'd like to join Dragonheart."Everyone was stunned. They could tell she had a very clear goal, as the moment she came up, she decided to challenge the strongest boss. A few bigwigs present were keen to see whether Leonard would accept her into Dragonheart. Elara reached into her bag and pulled out a document before standing up and walking over to Leonard."This is my stepping stone to Dragonheart."Leonard took the document from her hand, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes."Joss Tech's prospectus?"He wanted to know why Elara was handing him the Joss family's company prospectus. What was she trying to say?"Dragonheart's research requires a variety of heavy metals,
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Christopher shot Theodore several meaningful glances, hoping he would speak up and say a few words to help. He had wanted to ask Tobias to persuade Elara to return to Capitol University because he believed that with Elara's abilities, she would become a shining symbol of the university. However, Tobias was far too proud. He would never lower himself to persuade Elara.Theodore was seated next to Elara, his handsome face brimming with amusement. He was unblinkingly focused on Elara's profile. It was as if he couldn't get enough of staring at her.Christopher cleared his throat twice, reminding Theodore of his presence. The peerlessly handsome man lazily looked at Christopher with an icy gaze."I support Elara's decision."Elara whipped her head around, staring at him in surprise. Theodore leaned forward. He propped his face on one hand, his elbow resting on the table. In his dark eyes, only Elara's reflection remained.He tilted his head like a naive child and acted harmless
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Niamh stormed over with a cold expression, only to see Wendy apologizing repeatedly to Harvey."I'm sorry, I'm really sorry! I got your shoes dirty."As Wendy spoke, she knelt down. She held a towel, intending to wipe Harvey's shoes clean.In her haste, she failed to notice the glass shards scattered on the floor. As soon as her knees touched the ground, the sharp fragments pierced her skin, drawing blood.She let out a cry of pain and collapsed onto the floor. Looking at her bloodied knee with shards of glass embedded in it, she was completely at a loss.Harvey gazed down at Wendy from above, his expression cold and unreadable. Her actions were all too transparent.Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked up at him, trembling like a frightened little rabbit.From a certain angle, this woman did bear some resemblance to Elara at 18. "Oh no, you're bleeding! Hurry, get up."Niamh immediately grabbed Wendy's arm.She tried to yank Wendy to her feet, but the moment Wendy looke
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Elara heard the commotion downstairs the moment she stepped out from the Golden Amethyst Gate. Standing at a high vantage point, she looked down at the scene unfolding below, where the crowd's attention was entirely focused on one spot.Behind her, Theodore's voice suddenly rang out. "I never asked you before… What was your relationship with Dawn when she was alive?"Elara was momentarily stunned. It had been a long time since anyone had mentioned that name to her.She turned to Theodore in confusion. "Dawn and Niamh grew up together. They were like sisters, incredibly close. My relationship with Dawn wasn't very good."Dawn had given Elara a warning the first time the latter had met Dawn at her welcome home banquet at the Jones family estate. Looking back now, it was clear that Niamh must have said something to Dawn, shaping her perception and fueling her hostility toward Elara.Elara's gaze drifted toward the dazzling crystal chandelier above. Her eyes became unfocused."Befo
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"Theodore!" Elara caught the sharp scent of alcohol.Before she could process what was happening, she saw Theodore staggering. It was as if his entire body was on the verge of collapsing. She quickly reached out, steadying him by the arms.Theodore lifted a hand to wipe the bright red liquid from his lips. His bangs were slightly disheveled, and his eyes were bloodshot."I'm fine... ugh!" He tried to reassure her with a gentle voice, but another streak of red liquid trickled from his mouth before he could finish.Then, he quickly covered his lips with his hand as if he was afraid of alarming Elara. The vivid red liquid seeped through the gaps between his long, slender fingers, creating a shocking sight.Theodore sighed in relief internally. He was glad he had drunk enough red wine earlier. Then, under Harvey's murderous gaze, Theodore reached out as if to cover Elara's eyes."Don't look. Your ex-husband is baring his teeth like he's got rabies. My heart just aches for you."Harv
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Harvey wanted to see shock and disbelief on Elara's face. So what if she had been invited to a high-society summit? Those industry tech leaders only wanted her for technical work.He was willing to admit that with Elara's ability to win a gold medal at the ALI Math Competition, she indeed had the skills to join a top national enterprise as a technical staff member.At most, she could become a project team leader. But that was the limit for a 27-year-old woman with no work experience!The fact that Fisher Corp generously offered her the position of CTO was purely because she had once been his woman.Harvey raised his hand, slicking back the damp strands of hair that clung to his forehead after being drenched in red wine. His sharp, chiseled features became even more imposing with his slicked-back wolf-cut hairstyle, and the last drop of wine slid down his jaw.His striking looks were so exceptional that even with red wine splashed all over him, he looked as if he had just walked of
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A few months ago, Elara had been nothing more than a speck of dust clinging to the hem of Harvey's coat—something he'd brushed away without a second thought.When they divorced, he refused to give her a single cent. He wanted her to experience firsthand how difficult life would be for her and Merida without his protection.He had been so sure that Elara would come crawling back like a stray dog that had wandered off for a while. She'd look filthy and desperate while wagging her tail and begging for scraps.And yet, in just a few short months, he had somehow lost the right to negotiate with her? Harvey found it both ridiculous and laughable.He was the CEO of Fisher Corp, a man who stood at the pinnacle of the Capitol business elite. Meanwhile, Elara was just indulging in empty bravado.The next second, her calm and composed voice rang out. "Ladies and gentlemen, Harvey Fisher and I are divorced. We are completely separate individuals now."Not only will I have nothing to do with
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Suddenly, a strong hand reached out from the side, grabbing Wendy's arm and yanking her down from the balcony railing.Niamh, who had pushed forward with all her strength, hit nothing but air. The sudden loss of balance sent her body lurching forward."Ack!" A single scream escaped before she flipped over the waist-high railing, plummeting into the bushes below.The garden beneath the terrace was shrouded in darkness, and a wail of agony rose from where Niamh had fallen.Benjamin glanced down with a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "She'll live."He paid her no further attention. Instead, he crouched down, startling Wendy, who flinched like a frightened bird.Switching on his phone's flashlight, Benjamin got straight to work. Without hesitation, he began pulling out the shards of glass embedded in Wendy's knees.Her entire body trembled as each removal sent sharp pain through her legs, making them weak beneath her.Benjamin worked quickly, and she could hear the shards
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Harold smiled as he explained, "Of course, they're talking about the most prominent figure in all of Capitol."Although Angie had lived in Melcina for years, she still kept up with the major gossip surrounding Capitol's elite families.And when it came to the most famous heir of the Snapp family, none other than Theodore came to mind. His reputation was practically legendary—everything he touched turned to gold. It was as if, with just a flick of his fingers, he could rise to the top of any industry."Does he have any business dealings with Quantum Tech?" she asked.Harold replied, "Ms. Price is interested in having Mr. Snapp's firm, Polaris Law Firm, take over Quantum Tech's legal affairs."The moment Harold said this, Angie understood that Priscilla clearly had an ulterior motive. She must be looking to shift her business focus back to Eucon, and using Quantum Tech to pull Theodore into her orbit was the first step."So, that means Mr. Snapp's visit is to discuss a legal partne
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When Angie realized what she'd been saying, she quickly apologized, "Sorry, Leonard, for making you listen to my complaints all this time.""It's fine." Leonard's cool voice resonated like a struck bronze bell, sending subtle vibrations through her heart.This was the first time Angie had managed to keep Leonard on the phone for so long, though their entire conversation revolved around Elara.Leonard showing such rare patience made Angie's lips curve upward in delight."Can I call you again in the future?" She ventured the bold question, though anxiety churned inside."You may call if it's regarding Quantum Tech matters."He had glimpsed an Elara who was completely different from the respectful woman he knew through Angie's words. So, she had a temper too—how intriguing.Angie's smile stretched ear to ear as she continued, "Leonard, thank you for listening to my grievances.""Oh, right."Suddenly remembering something, Angie added, "Quantum Tech has a front-end project collabo
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Angie visibly flushed with embarrassment, and the other employees fell silent. Some immediately lowered their heads to focus on their meals, while others held their breath, pressing their lips together to control their expressions."Angie's been abroad too long—she's not used to strict workplace hierarchies," Samuel defended her, raising his voice."Elara, now that you're CEO, you just can't wait for everyone to bow and scrape before you, huh? You might not realize this, but modern workplaces emphasize equality—we all address each other as colleagues now."His mocking tone was unmistakable. As the eldest son of the Quinn family, he clearly didn't take Elara seriously.Elara met his disdainful gaze. "Fine."She continued calmly, "Then let's abolish internal titles at Quantum Tech. All employees will be leveled equally, with salaries determined by performance. Anyone above L4 will be downgraded to L4, so there's true equality across the board. That's the only way to eliminate workpl
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When Elara came to her senses, she noticed Leonard was already gone—and Angie had disappeared with him.The nature of Leonard and Angie's relationship was undeniably intriguing, but since Leonard chose not to share, Elara felt it would be improper to pry into her elder's private affairs.She then joined the other Quantum Tech employees in seeing off the city officials. Harold immediately seized the chance to cozy up to her. "Elara, I'm dying to know—how did you become Quantum Tech's leader?"He continued eagerly, "I've been helping out at Quantum Tech recently. Ohm Technologies and my lab are collaborating on a project with them."Elara merely nodded, showing no interest in further conversation.Undeterred, Harold pressed on. "Let me introduce you to everyone at Quantum Tech."His enthusiasm was purely for show—he wanted the company to know he had special connections with Elara."You know Mr. Quinn, right?" he asked, making introductions.Elara glanced at the sharp-featured man
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"Elara, you're the developer of the Prism project? Why have I never heard you mention this before?" Harold blurted out in confusion.After processing this information, he suddenly remembered Priscilla's second statement. He blinked, wondering if he'd misheard.He immediately turned to Samuel beside him. "Did I hear that wrong? It's so noisy here—what did Ms. Price just say? Who's Quantum Tech's leader?"Samuel's expression stiffened visibly.Meanwhile, Angie stared at Elara with suspicion. "What kind of deal did you make with Ms. Price? How could you possibly be Quantum Tech's lead?"Her instincts told her there had to be some mistake. She'd investigated Elara earlier. She was just a woman who dropped out of her direct PhD program at Capitol University to get married and become a housewife, without any substantial work experience.Someone like Elara might qualify as a janitor at Quantum Tech at best."What qualifications does she have to lead Quantum Tech?" Samuel muttered under
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"My apologies, Ms. Price, the alarms in the data center are too loud. Let's switch to a video call."As she spoke, Elara connected her phone to the projection system. Priscilla tapped her screen to enable video, and in the next second, her face appeared on the large display.Everyone looked up at the screen in surprise. Angie even gasped. "Ms. Price?" From Priscilla's perspective, her phone only showed Elara's face through the camera feed."Ms. Price, I'm already in the data center. Please give your instructions," Elara continued.Her tone remained perfectly neutral. Priscilla responded, "You're Quantum Tech's leader. What professional guidance could I possibly give you?"Elara turned on the speakerphone, amplifying Priscilla's voice through the room. Amidst the urgent wailing of alarms, Priscilla's words sounded almost surreal. The surrounding crowd struggled to process what was happening."Elara Jones, do you realize city officials are inspecting Quantum Tech today? With the
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Angie led the group into the digital data center."Good afternoon, Ms. Shelton." The employees greeted her with deep respect, their gazes filled with admiration.Angie maintained an aloof demeanor as she asked, "How's the testing on Prism's data coming along?""The basic framework is stable now. We're currently fine-tuning the details of Prism's database."Angie nodded. "Run the Prism system for our guests.""Uh... About that—"The staff hesitated. "We haven't fully mastered this framework yet..."Angie frowned. "After all this time, you still haven't figured it out?"Seeing their uneasy expressions, she sighed. "This framework's structure is elementary. Fine, I'll do it myself."The researchers' eyes lit up with excitement upon hearing this."The Prism model's framework design is incredibly complex—it completely defies conventional understanding. Yet Ms. Shelton mastered the entire codebase so quickly after joining!""No wonder she's Aempleforth Street's most sought-after g
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Samuel sneered. "I bet she's just clinging to Prof. Fisher by exploiting her past connection with Harvey."Harold pressed his lips together, silently agreeing with Samuel's words.As Angie finished her introduction of Quantum Tech, she took advantage of the officials' hushed discussions to glance at Elara. Remembering the photos Rosalie had sent her—showing Elara painstakingly building rapport with Xavier—Angie let out a cold, mocking laugh through her nose.She strode directly to Leonard's side to ask, "How's Xavier doing?"Elara was slightly surprised by the question. Angie bore some resemblance to Xavier, so she wondered what exactly their relationship was.Leonard ignored her inquiry and instead asked, "How long do you plan to stay at Quantum Tech?"Their exchange suggested familiarity."My goal is to join Dragonheart!" said Angie.She met Leonard's gaze with blazing confidence, but his expression remained as cold and detached as an eternal glacier.Craig interjected, "Pro
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The mayor, Craig Strickland, was both surprised and delighted by Elara's words. "So, Quantum Tech has made such rapid progress on the digital project under Ms. Jones' leadership!"He turned to his secretary and ordered, "Clear my schedule for the next two hours. I'll be accompanying Ms. Jones to inspect Quantum Tech."Elara's voice drifted to Leonard's ear. "Would Mr. Fisher like to join us as well?"Leonard let out a soft scoff. "You do enjoy making trouble for people."Elara volunteered eagerly, "I can push your wheelchair!"Only after she had wheeled Leonard onto the MPV did he speak again. "Do you plan to use me as your shield at Quantum Tech too?""Mr. Fisher, I need you." Her voice, that was soft yet earnes,t sent a ripple of something unnameable through Leonard's chest."I need your guidance. I want you to watch over me a little longer."She settled into the seat beside him as the MPV door slid shut. Leonard's expression tightened imperceptibly, his right index finger re
