Marry Ex's Billionaire Uncle After Divorce (Aurora and Jasper) novel Chapter 51

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Chapter 35: The Cold Shoulder–2

Warmth flooded my chest. I looked at Lewis with gratitude. Without him, I never would have had the courage to face this.

Walsh looked at me then. The blame was gone, replaced by a deep, aching sorrow.

“I wasn’t just angry that you left, Aurora,” he said, his voice raspy. “I was angry because you took the brightest mind I had ever taught and let a mediocre man bury it. Don’t you dare waste your gift again.”

My eyes burned. I blinked hard, refusing to let the tears fall. “I won’t, Professor. I’m going to take back everything that belongs to me. With interest.”

“Aurora has always been your soft spot,” Lewis said gently. “Now that she’s back, let it go.” He paused, then added pragmatically, “Though, to be fair, Everett Global has the best labs in the world right now. Her resources there are better than what we can offer.”

Walsh sighed, the fight draining out of him. “I won’t speak out of anger anymore. Everett Global is powerful. You will do well there.”

He leaned forward, his eyes locking onto mine. “Just remember to come back and visit. I said those harsh things years ago because I looked at you like a daughter. I couldn’t stand seeing you throw your future away for a man who didn’t cherish you.”

He pointed a finger at the desk. “Remember this: no matter what happens out there, this place is always your shield.”

The dam broke. I covered my mouth, tears streaming down my face.

(Sienna’s POV)

Monday arrived, and I dressed for war. I wore a limited–edition couture suit, grabbed my oversized sunglasses, and headed to the university. My goal was simple: charm the eccentric Professor Lewis and secure that patent for Jasper.

Reality, however, was less accommodating.

The heat was oppressive, ninety degrees in the shade, and I didn’t even make it past the foyer of the research building.

A young man in a lab coat–Zack, I think his name was–stood in the doorway, blocking my path with a polite, plastic smile.

“I’m sorry, ma’am,” he said. “Professor Lewis is extremely busy. He isn’t seeing guests.”

Chapter 35: The Cold Shoulder–2

I took off my sunglasses, suppressing the urge to scream. “When will he be free?”

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Zack made a show of checking a cheap digital watch on his wrist. “Maybe five o’clock? The experiments usually wrap up by then.”

I wasn’t going to leave empty–handed. I needed to prove to Jasper that I was useful, that I was better than Aurora.

“Fine,” I said through gritted teeth. “I will wait in the red sports car over there. Please, tell the Professor I am waiting.”

Zack shrugged. “Sure thing.”

I retreated to my car and cranked the air conditioning to the max. I reclined the leather seat and waited.

And waited.

From nine in the morning until ten minutes to five, I sat there. My makeup felt heavy, and my patience was nonexistent. Finally, checking my reflection in the rearview mirror, I touched up my lipstick and marched back to the lab entrance.

Zack opened the door. His eyes widened in exaggerated surprise.

“Oh? You’re still here?”

I frowned, a bad feeling settling in my stomach. “What do you mean?”

“You didn’t see him?” Zack asked, looking the picture of innocence. “The Professor left at four–thirty. He had an emergency and went out the back exit.”

My perfect smile shattered. “You said you would tell me when he was free.”

Zack threw his hands up. “Hey, we’re doing science here. We lose track of time. Besides, you were sitting right there in your car. Didn’t you see him leave? Maybe come back tomorrow and try your luck?”

Before I could unleash the torrent of abuse sitting on the tip of my tongue, Zack stepped

back.

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