Dr. South?
How did she not know she was specially recruiting Isla Olsen?
Professor Miller also exclaimed, "You actually know Dr. South?"
Isla Olsen smiled faintly, "It's also fate. My mom sponsored Dr. South's education years ago, so when Dr. South accomplished something in his field, he sought out my family, calling my mom his life-saving benefactor. Over the years, he has been providing technical support to our family's company; he wouldn't decline any of my requests."
Keira Olsen raised an eyebrow.
As a child in the Olsen Family, she was entirely dependent on Mrs. Olsen's care to grow up.
Therefore, after she gained capability, she contacted Mrs. Olsen under the pretense of being "Dr. South," to have a reason to repay Mrs. Olsen's kindness during upbringing, hence she fabricated a "sponsored" identity.
Over the years, she willingly helped with any technical issues in Mrs. Olsen's company-owned businesses.
But when had she become at Isla Olsen's beck and call?
That really was an exaggeration.
However, Professor Miller believed it was true, "Where is Dr. South currently employed?"
Isla Olsen replied, "I promised the Dean that I would invite Dr. South to teach at our university."
"That's great!" Professor Miller was overjoyed and turned to Keira Olsen, "Keira, your research field is the same as Dr. South's. I'll introduce you to him, and if Dr. South agrees to vouch for you, you might still have a chance for a recommendation!"
Isla Olsen pretended to be worried, "Professor Miller, would that be all right? The Hortons are the wealthiest in Oceanion, and they allocate a lot of research funding to our school every year..."
Professor Miller was unconcerned, "Dr. South is currently in high demand. I've heard that Heddon University and Oxford University both sent him invitations, and many companies want to invest in him. If Dr. South agrees to intervene, the school will definitely choose Dr. South!"
Isla Olsen feigned a sigh, "But Dr. South considers my mom's face. If it were me, he would certainly spare no effort to help, but Keira is my dad's illegitimate daughter and stands opposed to my mom... Keira, shall I go and ask Dr. South for you?"
Keira Olsen: "...No need."
At that moment, Isla Olsen seemed like a court jester.
She curled her lips and directly said to Professor Miller, "Professor Miller, there's no need to trouble yourself. You know, I don't really want to pursue graduate studies."
Professor Miller looked stunned, his face full of regret.
It was he who had discovered Keira Olsen's talent in the field, and, excited by the potential, had forcefully asked her to consider a graduate recommendation, not anticipating it would come to this.
His eyes slightly reddened, "Then I will write you a job recommendation letter."
Poppy Hill scoffed, "Don't bother, offended Mr. Horton and still want to find a job in Oceanion? Dream on!"
Professor Miller became furious, "I refuse to believe that someone can really cover the sky with one hand in Oceanion! If you can't find a job, come and be my teaching assistant! I need you!"
Keira Olsen felt a warm surge in her heart, she explained, "Professor, there's just a slight misunderstanding between Mr. Horton and me, it will be cleared up, you don't have to worry."
Professor Miller sighed, "If it can be cleared up, then come back and still be my student."
Keira Olsen looked at her teacher's eager expression, her voice soft, "Okay, I'll come back."
Being a mentor at Oceanion University wouldn't be too bad.
But Isla Olsen clenched her fingers.
She couldn't understand, she was a top student, why did Professor Miller only care about Keira Olsen, whose grades were just ordinary?!
Had this old man also been charmed by her face?
In her heart, Isla Olsen was infuriatingly annoyed; she glanced at Poppy Hill and suddenly spoke, "Keira, are you really going to bother Mr. Horton again? He's already married, this really isn't right..."
Poppy Hill, as expected, was furious.
"Slap!"
A loud slap resounded in the office.
Keira Olsen's cheeks burned with a stinging sensation as she stared incredulously at Poppy Hill, unable to believe she would strike her in front of Professor Miller!
Without a trace of guilt, Poppy Hill pointed at her nose and scolded, "You lowlife bitch, haven't seen you for years, and it seems you've forgotten the rules of our home! Apologize to your sister right now, and swear you'll never meet the Hortons again!"
The warmth in Keira's eyes slowly faded, leaving only a chilling coldness.
It seemed that her declaration of "the last time" the other day hadn't been taken to heart at all—she was still treated as that submissive, ignorant girl who revered Isla Olsen.
Since reason couldn't get through to them, they couldn't blame her for not showing any mercy...
Isla stood by, a surge of smugness rising in her heart.
As a child, Keira would bow and scrape before her, tolerating scolding without retort and beatings without fighting back.
Later, when she moved away and they met again at university, Keira, despite still looking destitute, straightened her spine in front of her.
Years without a beating, and she had forgotten her place!
Today, Poppy Hill was going to teach her a lesson.
As Isla was about to relish this thought, she saw Keira Olsen slowly approaching her, presumably to apologize.
Isla's lips curled up, but the next moment!
Keira suddenly looked up, and her hands ferociously struck Isla's face in quick succession!
"Smack! Smack!"
Isla's head reeled, momentarily stunned by the blows.
Poppy Hill then roared as she charged over, "Keira Olsen, how dare you!"
Keira abruptly turned her head!
Her gaze was malevolent, her entire demeanor like an Asura climbing up from hell, exuding a bloodthirsty aura!
Poppy Hill was genuinely intimidated by her appearance, frozen in shock, "You, what are you going to do? You ungrateful wretch, I'm your mother; would you actually raise your hand against me? You unfilial bastard!"
"If you're an unkind mother, don't blame me for being an unfilial child!"
Keira's voice was very cold, each word pronounced clearly, "Stop interfering in my life, or any action you take against me, I will repay double onto Isla!"
She withdrew her gaze and bowed deeply to Professor Miller, "Thank you for your care over these four years. I will come back."
With these words, she turned and left without hesitation.
Only when her figure had disappeared from the room did Poppy Hill come back to her senses. She rushed to Isla, "Isla, are you alright? That bitch dared to lay a hand on you; she's gone too far!"
Isla, touching her swelling cheeks, trembling with anger but calmly asked, "Where did she get such confidence?"
Poppy Hill was taken aback, "Could Mr. Horton really have taken a liking to her? Impossible, she's already married, how could Mr. Horton like damaged goods..."
Isla thought so too.
But thinking of her face that could ruin countries and cause disasters, she suddenly felt unsure...
Professor Miller had been stunned by the series of events.
He looked in disbelief at Poppy Hill, listening to her vile words, and couldn't help but wonder:
Is this really Keira Olsen's mother? Not Isla's mother?
He didn't know if it was psychological, but Professor Miller suddenly felt like the two women in front of him shared a slight resemblance...
*
Just as Keira Olsen stepped out of the school gates, Samuel Morgan called:
"Boss, I've figured it out! I now understand why Lewis Horton claimed to be married but says he doesn't know you!"