Chapter 87 Visiting Jacob

The spotlights above the stage were trained on Lila during the X-Factor academic conference's closing ceremony. As the project's main researcher, Lila, or rather "Dr. Anderson", was presenting her final findings to the renowned figures and industry elites, using professional terms with practiced ease. Her voice was calm and clear, and her presentation concluded with thundering applause from the audience. At that moment, Lila was no longer the doormat whom the Harts had neglected, nor was she Damian's foolish, mindless pawn. No, she was now the rising star in scientific research, relying on nothing but her talents and hard work. It was a strange and intoxicating feeling to have. The academic conference eventually came to an end. Lila gently turned down several collaboration offers and went to the balcony attached to the lounge. Then, her phone rang. Lowering her gaze, she saw a familiar name flashing across the screen. It was Jacob. Lila answered her phone, and a warm, relieved