NovelEnglish---- Instead of frustration, he was thrilled. "I knew it," he said, clearly impressed. "Maggie, you're better than me. And who was Dane Turner? For someone of his caliber to openly admit Maggie's superiority-especially when she was so young-shocked everyone within earshot. Except for Johnny, who merely smiled without a word. Julia was also listening quietly nearby. Sophia, whose German was mediocre, couldn't understand much of what was being discussed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGrowing impatient, she muttered, "What on earth are they talking about? It's been forever: Julia didn't respond, but her knuckles were turning white around her wine glass. While the domestic Al field had improved greatly in recent years, with respected figures like Professors Liam and Franklin gaining wide recognition, the gap between them and international giants ---- like Turner and Smith was still noticeable.
Back when Maggie participated in the Quenton College forum, Julia had believed she'd simply picked up a few tricks under Johnny. But now... she wasn't so sure. Maggie's knowledge base was simply too solid. To hold her own-and even outshine-Turner during such an in-depth exchange? That wasn't something one could fake, especially not after just a year. Which meant... Maggie likely already had strong capabilities before joining Cole. That paper-maybe it really was her own work.
If so, then Maggie had long since left her in the dust, professionally speaking. But... how could that be? Maggie had barely graduated college before becoming a secretary at the Wilson Corporation. How could she have built such expertise? "gis?" Sophia finally noticed Julia's pale face. "Are you okay? You don't look so good." ---- Julia tightened her grip on the glass, took a long sip, and said nothing. Glen had already seen how exceptional Maggie was.
But tonight, she once again exceeded his expectations. As he listened to her talk with Turner, a friend leaned in and whispered, "I did sdigging for you. Miss Miller isn't from here. Her parents are divorced, and her mom apparently has mental health issues. She moved here years ago to live with her uncle's family." "A few years back, that uncle's business went downhill, and they didn't get much help from anyone.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI don't think they have many connections here." "Her family's company seems to be doing better now, but in a place like the capital, they still don't really count for much-" Seeing Glen give him a sharp glance, the friend quickly cut to the chase. "As for who she's married to... the Miller family's presence in this circle is so low-profile, I couldn't dig up anything at all."
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