After dropping the word "Mom," Bonnie immediately spun around and bolted toward the school entrance. Heaven knew how nervous she was when she said it.
She was terrified that Nora wouldn't allow the title, but she just couldn't hold it back anymore. She desperately wanted to call her Mom and just prayed Nora wouldn't be angry.
Nora froze for a second, then watched Bonnie's skipping figure with a warm smile before turning to head to The Vance Institute of Medical Science.
The moment she stepped into the institute building, Zelda Vance was waiting outside her office. "Go see Professor Vance in his office."
Nora's stomach did a slight flip. Xavier Vance would never interrupt her schedule without a good reason. This had to be something important.
She made her way to her mentor's office. Xavier was sitting behind his desk, flipping through a stack of documents. Hearing her enter, he gestured for her to sit. "Take a seat. I called you in because there's something major we need to discuss. Tomorrow is Dr. Reed's industry keynote seminar. How are your preparations coming along?"
At the mention of the event, Nora felt a surge of nervous energy. "I should be fully prepared. I've been looking forward to this for a long time."
Xavier adjusted his glasses. "Dr. Maxwell Reed has been a titan in our field for decades. His academic foresight is razor-sharp, and he's pioneered countless cutting-edge theories. Tomorrow's seminar isn't just about sharing concepts; there's an intimate networking symposium afterward. The top researchers from corporate labs will all be there, including people from Finnegan's company."
He paused, studying her. "I want to hear your perspective. What's your take on the seminar and Dr. Reed's current trajectory?"


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