Chapter 396 The World’s Youngest Scientist.
Lauren thought for a moment, then nodded. “Alright.”
And just like that, the endorsement deal was settled.
Ever since Lauren became the face of the holographic headset, and the product officially launched, she skyrocketed in popularity.
When people found out that she was also the inventor behind holographic technology, the people of Corwynale were bursting with pride.
Online, netizens began frantically digging into her background.
What they found left them stunned.
“Holy crap, she’s the genius girl who got into the National Defense University at five!”
“She graduated from college at nine and was immediately recruited into a national research institute. Her life sounds completely unreal.”
“She spent eight full years in the institute, and now she’s only seventeen. While other people are still in high school, she’s become the youngest scientist in the world and invented the world’s first holographic tech.”
“Yeah, this single innovation puts our nation at least a hundred years ahead of the rest of the world.”
“Forget a hundred–give other countries two hundred years and they still might not be able to catch up.”
Praise for Lauren flooded every corner of the internet.
Some people even uncovered what Jinnie had done–hiring people to have Lauren kidnapped.
“Is Jinnie out of her mind? She actually dared to kidnap a scientist?”
“Wasn’t she dating Victor? Why would she kidnap Victor’s sister?”
“Apparently she thought Lauren was a love rival and had her kidnapped. Turns out she misunderstood everything–Lauren was actually Victor’s sister.”
“This Jinnie is seriously messed up. How do you go straight to kidnapping without even confirming anything?”
“It was just a misunderstanding. As long as the Mavis family doesn’t press charges, Jinnie should be fine.”
“Lauren’s a scientist. It’s not up to the Mavis family whether there are consequences.”
And that was the truth. Even though Lauren wasn’t harmed, Jinnie, her assistant, and the kidnappers were all sentenced to ten years in prison–harsh, but justified.
Lauren paid no attention to any of it.
Her return from the institute was only a short break.
In a month, she’d have to go back.
During that month, she spent nearly every day surrounded by family, Felix, and close friends.
Rayne, her best friend, clung to her neck and whined, “Ugh, Lauren, you finally came home and you’re only staying for a month? That’s way too short.”
Lauren sighed. “There’s a lot of work waiting for me at the institute.”
“Ugh, fine. Work’s important. But…” She winked at Lauren. “Shouldn’t you use this month to settle things with Felix?”
Flynn chimed in, “Lauren, have you ever thought about me? We grew up together and you only like that icicle Felix?”
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Jim added, “Lauren, I’m an option too, you know.”
Felix didn’t give them a chance. He pulled Lauren straight into his arms.
Even he didn’t fully understand why, but despite not spending that much time with her, he had an overwhelming. possessiveness toward Lauren.
“Lauren is mine,” he said, locking eyes with her. “Let’s get engaged.”
Once they were engaged, no one would dare covet his woman.
Lauren’s face turned bright red.
In her past life, she had liked Felix.
But back then, she was deaf, crippled, and felt completely unworthy of him.
Even though her grandmother tried matchmaking them more than once, she had never dared to get close.
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This life was different. Her body was healthy, she had no toxic family to hold her back, and everyone around her loved her. She was no longer the deeply insecure girl from her previous life.
She was now the beloved little princess of the Mavis family–Lauren.
She was worthy of Felix.
Lauren looked him in the eye. “Felix, what if I told you…. I wanted to marry you in my previous life. Would you believe me?”
“Pfft!” Rayne burst out laughing.
“Lauren, you’ve had your eye on Felix’s face for way too long. You’re even pulling the ‘past life‘ card now. I gotta admit, though you’re good at flirting.”
Lauren stayed quiet. She meant it. But no one believed her.
“I believe you,” Felix said without hesitation.
Flynn and Jim both froze.
Felix really loved her. Even what sounded like a joke, he believed without question.
No wonder Lauren liked him so much.
The two of them were just meant to be.
“Even though Lauren didn’t pick us,” Flynn said with a shrug, “we still wish our brother Felix and Lauren a lifetime of happiness.”
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