Chapter 164

“This is Gregory you were asking about!”
James introduced him to several leading figures in the scientific community.
“Bringing back this genetics prodigy from abroad a few years ago was quite a feat. It really took a lot of effort!”
Gregory greeted everyone with a smile and shook their hands.
“This is Angeline.”
James remembered that Angeline had asked not to reveal she was the founder of Vitality Biotech.
He simply smiled and said, “She’s currently with Vitality Biotech.”
“Angeline, I’ve heard so much about you! You were brilliant at the exchange meeting in Dmont four years ago.”
An older biologist shook hands with Angeline.
“It’s a pity I wasn’t there. My colleague spoke so highly of you. We haven’t heard from you since. Is it because of your work at Vitality Biotech?”
“Yes,” Angeline nodded.
“Many experiments are confidential, but I really enjoy diving into the work in the lab.”
Everyone had a great time talking. Angeline’s sole focus on her experiments allowed her to brush off anyone trying to probe into the identity of the founder of Vitality Biotech with the excuse of not having seen them or not being interested in anything else.
In the evening, Angeline and her former lab seniors headed to Reese and Marion’s place for hotpot.
The housekeeper had prepared everything and had taken the children to Marion’s mother’s house early. Everyone gathered around the hotpot. They talked and laughed about the funny incidents in the lab over the years, mostly involving Marion, making Angeline laugh until she was nearly in tears.
Gregory’s phone kept vibrating in his pocket. He glanced at Angeline, who was wiping away tears of laughter before stepping out onto the balcony to answer the call.
“Ned, stop calling me,” Gregory said.
“I won’t tell you anything about Angeline or pass on messages for you. I won’t even tell you that the child is yours!”
Gregory realized he had slipped up and quickly covered his mouth.
Dead silence followed on the other end of the line.
After a long pause, Gregory said, “Ned, stop bothering with Angeline’s life! Go ahead and marry Ingrid. Let go of Angeline!” After hanging up, Gregory returned to the table and enjoyed the lively hotpot meal with Angeline.
On the other end of the phone, Sherryn pressed, “What did he say?”
Ned’s mind was thrown into chaos as if something had detonated within.
It turned out Yasmine was indeed his daughter.
Ned’s ashen face and his rapid breathing caused Sherryn to become even more anxious, so she tugged at him.
“Is she or isn’t she a Fletcher child?”
Ned returned to his senses and looked at his mother. He knew that if he told her, she would definitely try to take the child back.
“Gregory doesn’t know either,” Ned said.
“Make him ask her again!” Sherryn persisted.
“This morning, I heard Angeline’s voice when I was on the phone with Gregory, and then he suddenly hung up. He must have been with Angeline. Ask Gregory if the girl is with Angeline, too! Has Angeline been taking good care of the child?”
“The girl doesn’t resemble me at all. Angeline must have adopted her. Don’t be too worried about it!”
Ned got up to leave.
Sherryn followed him, “Would I be this stressed if you had settled down earlier and had a stable life? You’re set on marrying Ingrid, so just tie the knot and start a family already. Then maybe I won’t be constantly on edge.”