Mr. Knight, Your Ex is a Lab Mogul
On the night of their fifth wedding anniversary, Jolie Knight cooked an entire dinner herself.
But it wasn't until nearly ten o'clock that Kaden Knight finally came home-and the first thing he did was head straight for the shower.
The food on the table had already gone cold. Jolie dumped everything into the trash without hesitation.
When she picked up the jacket Kaden had tossed onto the couch, planning to throw it in the wash, her fingers pulled out a lace T-back thong from the pocket.
It wasn't the first time she had received that girl's little provocations. Including this one, it was the ninety-ninth.
The bathroom door swung open, and Kaden stepped out.
He was shirtless, with a white towel loosely hanging around his waist.
He glanced at the pink lace thong in her hand and barely reacted, only lifting a lazy eyebrow.
"Larry can be childish. You don't need to get worked up over her," he said.
Jolie's eyes traveled over the face she used to adore-still handsome, still familiar. How had things fallen apart in less than five years?
But it didn't matter; she had promised herself that after forgiving him 99 times, she would divorce him.
The 99th time had arrived, and their marriage was over.
"I've decided to join the three-year closed research project you mentioned last time."
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Chapter 7
At the airport.
Jolie's mentor and the old team members from previous projects greeted Jolie warmly.
"Welcome back, Jolie."
"Thank you, Professor Evans."
Jolie took her plane ticket from her mentor and was about to wheel her suitcase toward the check-in counter when someone reached out and grabbed it.
"I got this."
She turned and saw Greyson Evans, curiosity sparking. "You? You're coming too?"
"Didn't you know? Greyson's following in his father's footsteps. He's part of this project as well."
"Oh really?"
Jolie raised an eyebrow, glancing at the man beside her.
She had known Greyson since she was little. Handsome, high-profile, always the center of attention.
Brilliant in every way… except mischievous. He had been scolded by his father countless times.
Yet now, he was calm, heading to a three-year closed lab project with them. She could hardly believe it.
"What? Don't tell me you don't recognize me after five years."
Greyson smirked, dragging his suitcase toward the counter.
Jolie smiled at his retreating back and quickened her pace to catch up."
On the plane, Jolie's seat was next to Greyson.
Outside the window, clouds spread like a soft white blanket. The engine hummed steadily.
Feeling a chill, she was about to ask a flight attendant for a blanket when the man beside her pulled one from his bag and draped it over her lap.
"Here, use this."
His tone was gentle but commanding, with no room for refusal.
Jolie couldn't help but be surprised. She hadn't expected him to be this considerate.
Before she could thank him, he adjusted the overhead vent, angling the air away from her.
"You still seem as delicate as before. Are you sure you're ready for this project?"
A teasing smile curved Greyson's lips. Jolie retorted with a smirk, "I never thought someone who used to barely sit still would now be heading into a full-blown research project with me."
"Do you know why I'm going?"
His obsidian eyes sparkled like stars.
His gaze was intense, and Jolie couldn't help but feel her cheeks warm.
She looked away, embarrassed. "How would I know? Surely there isn't someone you like in the team, right?"
"Bingo."
"Really?"
Jolie's curiosity got the better of her. "Who? Can you tell me?"
"Curious much? Take a nap. We'll need our energy once we land and start reviewing project materials."
He leaned back, closing his eyes.
Jolie glanced at the blanket over her legs and the man beside her. Warmth blossomed in her chest.
After ten hours in the air, they reached their destination. Before entering, Jolie's mentor, Axton Evans, collected every phone.
"These phones will be returned to you in three years, exactly as they are now. I hope our project will succeed and make a global impact!"
Jolie turned off her phone and placed it in the box.
This time, she was ready to devote herself fully to her career.
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