Three Years Forgotten, Why Go Crazy When I Say Goodbye? novel Chapter 640

One year later.

The pinnacle of the global genetic engineering community—The Lifetime Achievement Award in Regenerative Medicine and Genomic Sciences—was being held at the grand International Conference Centre in Geneva.

This was the absolute highest honor in the life sciences, a legendary accolade reserved for pioneers who had fundamentally altered the course of human history through genetic breakthroughs and the eradication of rare diseases.

For decades, the award had exclusively gone to elderly, seasoned veterans of the scientific community. Tonight, Willow Horgan shattered that ceiling, becoming the youngest female laureate in history.

The conference center was bathed in brilliant light, the glass ceiling revealing the crisp, starry Geneva night sky. The auditorium was packed with the world's most elite scholars, government officials, and international press.

Willow stood in the wings, wearing a flawlessly tailored ivory suit that accentuated her stunning curves and graceful posture. Her hair was swept up into an elegant twist, exposing her slender neck. Gone was the quiet, introverted lab rat. Tonight, she radiated absolute confidence, brilliance, and a quiet, untouchable power.

The host's voice echoed in perfect, bilingual clarity: "The Lifetime Achievement Award in Regenerative Medicine and Genomic Sciences goes to... Willow Horgan! For her revolutionary work in eradicating the genetic mutation causing EB, and for pioneering a flawless, non-invasive gene-editing technique, she has brought hope to millions. Ladies and gentlemen, Willow Horgan!"

Deafening applause thundered through the massive hall.

Willow walked gracefully up the steps, her head held high.

Standing at the podium was the President of the International Association of Genomic Sciences, the legendary Mr. Smith. It had been a year since their dramatic encounter in New York, and his eyes were filled with nothing but profound respect.

He handed her the heavy gold trophy and the medal of honor. "Your research shattered the boundaries of modern science and healed broken families across the globe. Your brilliance and your compassion are a gift to humanity. Congratulations, Ms. Horgan. This is incredibly well-deserved."

Willow gripped the heavy trophy, feeling the weight of years of struggle and triumph.

She smiled, her voice echoing through the microphone in flawless, unaccented English. "Thank you, Mr. Smith. This honor is not just validation; it is the fuel for the next chapter of my work."

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