Chapter 163 I Bet You're Proud

Simon was still in a daze. Was this really the Jeanette he knew? He exchanged a look with Nathan, both hesitant, before they slowly stepped into the banquet hall. As the center of attention tonight, Jeanette hadn't made her entrance yet. Backstage, she was being prepped and styled. Owen felt a bit indebted to her and had insisted she make a grand appearance tonight. Jeanette couldn't refuse, so she complied. Not seeing her as soon as they stepped in, Nathan and Simon quietly breathed a little easier. "I guess I was letting my imagination run wild," Nathan said with a wry smile. "Jeanette's already insanely talented in tech. If she's just as brilliant in medicine, how is anyone supposed to keep up?" Then, the next second, Jeanette walked out from backstage. Nathan froze completely and stared at her in disbelief. She had gone out of her way to look perfect. Her makeup masked the paleness of her face, making her features glow even more brightly. The custom-fitted dress she wore