No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 379

Eleanor paused for a moment before replying, “Alright, I’ll be there on time.”

She didn’t wait for Ian to say anything else—she hung up first.

As much as she loathed working with Ian, this was about her research. Personal grudges had to take a back seat; strengthening herself mattered more now.

Partnering with the military would open up new possibilities for her future projects. All she could do was contribute her own small spark to the world of science, even if it felt like a dim firefly’s glow.

A little later, Joel Kingsley texted—he’d be accompanying her tomorrow, along with Faye Yeaton. All the lead researchers from Meridian Dynamics would be present this time.

The next morning, as Eleanor was packing, she heard her daughter’s cheerful voice drifting up from downstairs. “Grandma, you’re here!”

Eleanor froze, then hurried down to find Joslyn Gina in the living room. Joslyn looked up and said, “I heard you’re heading to Kingston for work, so I came to take Evelyn to my place.”

Eleanor wasn’t surprised; she’d half-expected Ian to make such arrangements. Still, Joslyn wasn’t Evelyn’s mother. She could keep the girl company during the day, but not overnight.

Seeing Eleanor hesitate, Gina softened her tone. “Eleanor, caring for Evelyn is my responsibility, too. Go focus on your work—I’ll look after her.”

There was a time when Gina thought Eleanor was aimless, dependent on her son for everything. Now she realized that if Eleanor hadn’t married into their family and given up her own ambitions, she might have been remarkable in her own right. In hindsight, it seemed marriage had only held her back.

“Mom, bring me back a present when you’re home, okay?” Evelyn called out.

Eleanor smiled at her daughter. “Of course. But you have to be good while I’m away.”

“I will! I love Grandma’s house,” Evelyn replied—after all, everyone there doted on her.

Once Gina had taken Evelyn, Joel arrived to pick Eleanor up for the airport.

In the front seat, Faye looked less than pleased. When she’d received the email last night about the business trip to Kingston, she’d been thrilled—it meant her skills were finally being recognized. Then she heard Eleanor would be going as well, and her enthusiasm vanished. It felt like, once again, she’d be cast as Eleanor’s sidekick.

Joel loaded Eleanor’s suitcase into the trunk and asked, “Evelyn all set?”

“Yeah, she’s with her grandmother now,” Eleanor replied.

Joel nodded. “This project is important for Meridian Dynamics, but it’s also your chance to prove the value of your research. Make the most of it.”

Eleanor gave him a small smile and slid into the back seat.

Joel drove them straight to the airport. Once parked, he grabbed Eleanor’s suitcase. Faye, meanwhile, had to haul her own.

“Joel, I can carry it myself,” Eleanor said with a laugh. She’d only packed a small bag—it wasn’t heavy.

Taken aback, Eleanor smiled modestly. “Thank you.”

From the corner of her eye, Faye gave a barely concealed smirk.

If only he knew Eleanor didn’t even have a master’s degree—calling her ‘Doctor’ was a joke. And Eleanor had the nerve to accept it? Clearly, she’d been passing herself off as a PhD outside. Shameless.

Eleanor said nothing. This wasn’t the time or place for explanations. Besides, her degree was no longer the point—her published work spoke for itself.

A physician from the base introduced everyone around the table, then Byron introduced the Meridian Dynamics team. The atmosphere was warm and enthusiastic on both sides.

“Ms. Sutton, could you explain the clinical application plan for this technology in detail?” one doctor asked earnestly.

Eleanor nodded, responding with clarity and precision. She referenced the current progress at Meridian Dynamics—even though she’d left the project three months ago, Joel had brought her up to speed with all the latest data on the way here.

For the next three hours, the Meridian Dynamics team led the meeting. Their performance impressed the military hospital representatives, who listened intently, nodding along.

Mr. Black turned to Ian. “Mr. Goodwin, your team is outstanding. We hope to establish a long-term collaboration with your company and form a dedicated military medical research group to jointly lead this project.”

Ian grinned broadly. “Thank you for your trust in Meridian Dynamics. We’re honored to work with you.”