Chapter 186 Chapter 186: She didn’t register the pain. Her foot stayed firm on the pedal. The engine shrieked in protest, and the sports car sped ahead, cutting through the night while the SUV faded into the shadows behind them. Up ahead, a truck pulled into their path, blocking the
Chapter 185 Chapter 185: She moved so fast that Johnny didn’t even realize what had happened until he found himself on the passenger side. A loud crash followed. The SUV rammed into the back of their car. Rylie fixed her gaze on the rearview mirror, her voice low as she
Chapter 184 Chapter 184: The appraiser then approached Rylie and handed her a card. “Take this. Your insight and knowledge are remarkable. Did you study this in school? We could really use someone like you at the museum p> Rylie took the card with a smile. “It’s just a personal
Chapter 183 Chapter 183: “That’s the one,” she murmured. Hulda reached inside carefully. “The appraisers said the gem’s cut was too modern. They insisted it was fake p> Rylie slipped on a pair of gloves and grabbed a magnifying glass. She leaned in, studying every line and angle. Her finger
Chapter 182 Chapter 182: Johnny let out a resigned sigh. “My grandmother’s a collector. She recently wanted to donate a set of ancient jewelry to the museum. It’s said to be a thousand years old, but the museum’s expert says it’s fake. We’ve invited other appraisers, and they all agreed
Chapter 181 Chapter 181: Laughter erupted around the table. Paola sat beside Johnny, sipping red wine like it was part of her routine. A small wave of pride crept across her face. Johnny looked like he was about to speak, but then Rylie walked in. Her expression stayed calm. “Sorry
Chapter 180 Chapter 180: Paola kept her smile soft. “I’ve got dinner with Johnny and the others, so I can’t stay long p> Isabella’s face brightened. “I wish I could come too p> “Okay, let’s go together. I’ll mention it to Johnny. I’m sure he won’t mind,” said Paola. Isabella
Chapter 179 Chapter 179: “She’s right here with me,” Rylie replied, turning her phone to show Selah and a few others seated beside her. When Brad leaned into the light, his appearance momentarily stunned the older women. His charm hit them so quickly that their senses became muddled. Evie couldn’t
Chapter 178 Chapter 178: Leona snapped back, “Save it! Rylie already has a boyfriend — handsome, too, with that upright military vibe. Did you see that luxury car parked near the alley? My son said it’s a global limited edition worth nearly ten million. The Dury family’s gifts can’t compare
Chapter 177 Chapter 177: Rylie let out a light sigh and patiently explained, “The Dury family isn’t as respectable as you think. Their so-called ‘fine young man’ was dating me while sneaking around with Stacey. He wanted to string us both along — sisters, no less. Would you honestly accept
Chapter 176 Chapter 176: Seeing Rylie come out, they teased with smiles, “Which young gentleman has come to propose to Rylie, bringing so much stuff? It’s worth a few million, isn’t it p> Her brows pulled together in confusion. Propose? What did that mean? Was she somehow getting married without
Chapter 175 Chapter 175: A bit slow to catch his words, Selah lifted her head. “Huh p> Brad gave a faint smile. “Oh, nothing. Don’t mind me p> As night settled in, Rylie lent Selah a hand, and they worked together to finish up the cooking. When everything was ready,
Chapter 174 Chapter 174: She offered the invitation out of politeness, not expecting him to accept. But he nodded without the slightest hesitation. “Sure p> Rylie gave a slight nod in return. “Well… alright then p> On the way, Rylie took a few calls, some from contacts in the community
Chapter 173 Chapter 173: The large screen lit up with high-definition footage. Rylie appeared in a lab coat, operating a unique instrument. The timestamp marked the video as two months old. “Is that…?” An elderly professor on the judges’ panel suddenly rose. “That’s a quantum-level microscope p> A wave of
Chapter 172 Chapter 172: One of the school’s top students, poised to begin graduate studies, whispered, “Look at these results. One should realize that none of our school’s standard equipment could produce this level of data in such a short timeframe. Where did Rylie do these experiments p> A classmate
Chapter 171 Chapter 171: “Is it possible that Rylie’s connection to the Owen family tipped the scales, landing her that gold award p> “That crosses a line. Medicine isn’t some schoolyard contest — lives hang in the balance p> Murmurs intensified as tension rippled through the crowd, with the judges
Chapter 170 Chapter 170: “Congratulations, Professor Ahmed. Please say a few words,” the host said, handing over the trophy. Stetson took the mic and swallowed his frustration. “First, I’d like to thank the committee for their recognition p> His speech was short and stiff. His eyes kept drifting toward the
Chapter 169 Chapter 169: “I heard the first prize comes with five hundred thousand dollars!” one student whispered excitedly. Stetson stayed composed, his hands resting on the table. “Let’s not celebrate too soon. It’s not our turn yet,” he said. The students glanced at each other. “Professor Ahmed, the next
Chapter 168 Chapter 168: But… from the center of the room, a single, slender figure stood slowly and without hurry. With one hand tucked casually into her lab coat pocket, Rylie used the other to straighten her collar as she strolled toward the aisle. Her long ponytail shimmered like silk
Chapter 167 Chapter 167: Stories about Rylie had already reached Stetson’s ears. After Timothy was put in jail, the lab he once led was handed directly to Rylie by the mysterious investor backing the project. The decision had sparked no small amount of gossip among the mentors. Naturally, Stacey —