Semua Bab She's Out of Your League Now: Bab 411 - Bab 420

Layla was about to answer the female researcher's question when her gaze fell on Millie. "Professor Cadmore, why did you bring an irrelevant person into the lab?""What do you mean by irrelevant? This is my granddaughter!" Layla snapped, her displeasure evident in her tone. The researcher sized Millie up with hostility. Despite that, Millie wasn't bothered by her look. She was indeed an outsider, after all. "Naomi, this is my granddaughter. She's not an outsider," Layla repeated. Naomie Jaeger was an important figure in the lab. However, her arrogance often rubbed people the wrong way. She looked down on others and considered herself superior. Yet, the rarity of such talent meant that Layla and the team had to put up with her. She was an outstanding researcher selected from a hundred candidates. Despite her flaws, her skills were undeniable.Naomi couldn't be bothered with that. She then said, "Professor Cadmore, I've been in this lab for many years. There's something I nee

Millie cast a meaningful glance at Layla. She wanted to refuse but was at a loss for words.The people around them nodded in agreement, saying, "This Aspher is a real game-changer. Ms. Caldwell, you must thank this person properly.""Yes, our research project is expected to make progress because of it. You should definitely express your gratitude!"Layla joked, "Did you hear that? It's everyone's wish."Millie smiled and nodded, showing that she had heard them. As she left the lab, the researchers made a point to thank her again. …On her way home, Millie called Marvin and said casually, "Could you arrange a meeting with Paxton for me?"Given Paxton's age, she figured it was appropriate to address him by his first name."What's up? Are you perhaps interested in this kid?" Marvin teased. Millie clicked her tongue in frustration. "Seriously, Marvin? He's so young, and I'm significantly older. How could you suggest that?"Marvin chuckled but didn't respond. After hanging up,

Winston froze momentarily. With a frown, he turned to look in the direction Millie had gone. So she had actually asked Paxton out for a meal? Winston then responded to Paxton's text, "Decline."Paxton immediately wrote back, "Uncle Winston, she said she just wants to thank me for the Aspher. She doesn't have any other motives." Winston didn't reply. In no time, Paxton asked again, "Should I go?'Winston was about to text him back when Joanna grabbed his hand, smiling as she asked, "What are you looking at?" Shaking his head, Winston locked his phone screen. Joanna grinned from ear to ear and suggested, "Win, let's go grab a bite together.""Okay." Winston nodded.After paying, they left the mall. On the drive to the restaurant, Paxton sent another message. "I couldn't turn down the invitation, so I'm going. Don't worry, Uncle Winston. I won't mess it up by mentioning that the Aspher was from you."Winston read the text but remained silent. If Paxton wanted to go, so be i

"Don't be ridiculous," Winston warned, his voice chilly and distant. It was as though he was deliberately avoiding the situation.Millie stood rooted to the spot. Right then, her gaze inadvertently locked with Winston's dark eyes. When he frowned, Millie did too. Just like that, they stared at each other, neither willing to break eye contact. It was only when Joanna turned that Millie's attention was finally drawn away. Millie's hands, resting at her sides, clenched slightly as she asked, "Does the Aspher belong to Winston?"Before Winston could respond, Joanna's icy voice interjected, "Who else would it be?"Millie ignored Joanna and turned her attention to Winston, wanting to hear his explanation. If the Aspher was indeed his, did that mean he was the one who sent the herb to the auction house overseas?And if that was the case, why didn't Winston give it to Millie directly? Why did he have someone else to do it instead?Millie's tone was calm as she asked again, "Mr. Greer,

Millie was going to her car in the parking lot when a black Maybach suddenly stopped in front of her. The car window rolled down; it was Winston."Millie, get in the car," he said calmly, although his tone was intense.She declined. "I'm going back."If Joanna found out that he sent her home, she would definitely cause a scene again."Get in the car," repeated Winston, his tone growing more serious.Millie frowned. "What's the matter?""Can't I just meet you? Didn't you used to enjoy being with me?" Winston grew impatient over time.She smiled. "Mr. Greer, if you don't have anything to tell me, there's no need for you to come to me. Time is precious for everyone, and our identities have changed. Let's not compare ourselves to the past."Winston was rendered speechless. Undoubtedly, things had changed significantly.Millie's phone rang abruptly. It was the reminder she had set for her divorce appointment tomorrow. She turned her phone screen to Winston and smiled. "Mr. Greer,