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Chapter 165 Chapter 165 Calvin was stunned. "How is that even possible? You're still in your thirties." "Thirty-six," Elsa said with a bitter smile. “After you were gone all those years, I went through a lot of depression meds, and with everything out of whack emotionally, by the tI had another check-up, my ovaries had pretty much shut down" "But honestly, I figured it wasn't the end of the world. Living alone has its perks-simple and no ," she added.

Calvin didn't buy the last part, but there was nothing he could do to change what had happened. So, he just quietly took her hand, offering comfort without saying anything.

Elsa gave him a sharp look, holding his hand tightly. "Don't even think about it, alright? Haven't you learned your lesson yet?* She went on, "Thankfully, Quinlyn's here this time. She's got a solid background, but what about next time? Especially now that you're becoming a researcher and will have access to cutting-edge bio-tech, you really need to stay focused and keep your head on straight." They all cfrom highly educated families and had been raised with strong values, so they were extra sensitive about crossing any ethical lines.

Calvin's personality had been a bit changed by the transplant, but hearing this, he quickly shifted his mindset. "Yeah, you're right. We need to take care of ourselves and try to live to 100.

He thought, "That way, we could be together for many more years.

"100..." Elsa trailed off.

Jolie sat in the car, glancing at the papers Joseph had carelessly tossed on the backseat. After asking for his permission, she picked them up and froze when she saw the bold title Immortality Project.

"If this tech actually works, the world's gonna go crazy," Jolie said, even though she was a researcher herself. She still found the project terrifying and wanted to talk Joseph out of it.

Noticing her hesitation, Joseph chuckled and replied, "Stem cell research has been pretty common overseas for years. Lots of wealthy people and high-ups have already gotten the treatment." Jolie went silent. She didn't want to admit it, but it was true foreigners had already taken the first steps, so it only made sense that they couldn't fall behind here. Technology had to be in their hands if they were going to feel secure.

Meanwhile, Quinlyn wasn't paying attention to their conversation. She was busy texting Stanley and Larry about their interview results. When she found out both of them had gotten in, she happily announced she'd treat them to dinner.

This time, instead of meeting at the Wilson residence, they decided to go to an upscale revolving restaurant in the city, which also had a rooftop garden.

As soon as Quinlyn saw the carousel, she thought of Mandy and called her to join. By the teveryone arrived, Claude and Mandy were the last to show up.

Mandy, after we eat, let's go ride the carousel, Quinlyn said, waiting specifically for Mandy so they could go together. Mandy usually loved these kinds of things, but today she seemed a little off.

"What's wrong? Something bothering you?" Quinlyn asked, concerned.

X87% Chapter 165 11 Mandy met her gaze and felt a wave of frustration. She opened her mouth to speak, but before she could, Claude cleared his throat twice, signaling that they were in a public space and she should maybe hold off.

Mandy huffed pouted, her eyes slightly red.

"Well, who made you mad? That pout is serious," Stanley said, having known Mandy long enough to know when something was up. He asked her directly.

Claude was about to reply when a sweet, overly-sweet voice cfrom behind them. "Darling..." Everyone froze at the sound of that high-pitched, tic tone. They turned around and saw a young, very pregnant woman walking straight up to Claude, grabbing his arm.

"You chere, but you didn't even tell me? I'm carrying your child, after all. Is it too much to ask you to takeout for a nice meal?" Her words were so shocking that the whole group was left in stunned silence.

Stanley almost spit out his drink. He glanced at the woman, then at Claude, leaning back in his chair with a laugh. "Well, Mr. James, I didn't know you still had it in you. Playing the field at your age, huh?" "No, you've got to letexplain!" Claude was losing his mind, waving his hands around. "A few months ago, I went out drinking for work. She's the one who broughthome. I was so wasted that I didn't remember anything." So when this woman showed up at his door, he was totally caught off guard.

"That sounds like the sold story, man. You got drunk, and then you know. Things happen," Stanley said, acting like he'd heard this one a hundred times.

He grinned and kept pushing. "Hey, Mandy, why don't you just move in with Quinlyn at the Wilson residence? Don't want people thinking you're causing with the stepmom and the baby, right?" At that, Joseph shot him a look. “You already freeload offenough. Now you're turning my place into a hotel?" "Hey, I was just throwing out an idea! If there aren't enough rooms at the Wilson residence, I've got an extra apartment. But you'll have to cover the food. Adeline's cooking is too good to pass up," Stanley said. Stanley patted his rounder face, clearly giving in to the temptation of food. He tried to butter up Joseph. It was too bad that it worked with Quinlyn, but with Joseph, it just made him feel sick.

"Oh, you're such a pain. I'm just a college girl and now I'm stuck with you, and you still wanna bail?" The pregnant girl had no shand plopped herself right between Claude and Mandy. She even tried to mess with Mandy's hair.

She said, "Mandy, stop being so cold. I'm about to have a baby, so we'll all be family soon. I'll make sure to take care of you." "I don't want you," Mandy snapped, immediately turning her head and jumping into Quinlyn's arms.

Quinlyn raised her arm just in tto block the pregnant girl's hand.

The girl froze for a second, then looked into Quinlyn's big eyes and felt a chill down her spine. "Kids these days have no manners. They didn't even greet an elder before getting physical."

It was clear she was talking about Quinlyn. Trying to cover up, she, om quickly searched fox an excuse, but as soon as she finished speaking, the entire room went dead silent. Everyone's faces went cold as ice. "Mr. James, is this person leaving with you, or should I help you escort her out?" Larry tilted his head, putting on a false smile.

"I'll take her out now," Claude said, standing up in embarrassment, grabbing the girl's hand and pulling e her toward the door. “Quinlyn, sorry. I'll make it up to you in a few days. Can you look after Mandy for me? After all, I'm your godfather." Thu, 27 Mar w Chapter 165 The chaos at hhad been too much these past few days, and he just wanted Mandy out of it.

But the girl wouldn't let up. "Godfather? So she's your goddaughter? Then what gives her the right to act all rude? No manners, and now she's stoppingfrom leaving? I'm not going anywhere!" She warned, "Don't touch me! If anything happens to this baby, it's gonna mess up your whole James family's bloodline Claude couldn't take it anymore. He shouted, "Who says that kid's even mine? Why are you throwing a tantrum?"

"Oh, so you're just gonna dumpafter sleeping with me? That night, you huggedfirst. I tried to stop you, but couldn't. Who would want to be with sold man like you?" The girl's voice was getting louder. "Shut up," Claude snapped, losing his patience.

"I'm not shutting up! You did this, and now you're scared oftelling everyone?" The girl was practically screaming, like she wanted everyone to hear.

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