Chapter 21
Matthew’s face was a mask of disbelief.]
“Sophie Harris, what are you saying? You’re going to let my daughter take his name? Don’t you know he’s my mortal enemy?“[]
Ethan had already turned Sophie away, his arm around her, shutting the door on Matthew’s shouts.[]
After that day, Sophie dedicated herself to her career.]
With Ethan’s help, Sophie started a new company named after her daughter: Dawnstar Technologies.[]
She relaunched the smart bionic limb project.[]
The patent for the technology had always belonged to her father. Even when Monica took over, she was just working with what was already there. The core technology had always been in Sophie’s hands.]
After the new company was established, the media swarmed.[]
When Sophie walked out of the building, she was immediately surrounded by microphones.]]
“Ms. Harris, we heard you used to work for the Wilson Group. Their bionic limb project recently had a major scandal. Are you connected to that in any way?“]]
“Ms. Harris, you and the CEO of the Wilson Group are husband and wife. Is this new company a PR stunt to clean up his image?”
Sophie smiled graciously.
“I’m sorry, but Matthew Wilson of the Wilson Group and I were never husband and wife.“]
“This new smart bionic limb was designed by my late father. The patent belongs to him, and in his will, he entrusted me with the sole responsibility of protecting this technology.“]
“As for what the Wilson Group did while I was on maternity leave, that has nothing to do with me. I have since updated the product, and I’m confident that user feedback will speak for itself.“[]
Her words were firm and dignified, without a trace of arrogance or humility.
The next day, at the new product launch…]
she and her team brought in several trial users for a live product demonstration.]
A young woman with a limb difference in her arm, after being fitted with the prosthesis, could easily lift heavy objects, play the píano, and paint…]
Everything was going smoothly.[]
But just then, a commotion broke out at the entrance.[]
“Sophie Harris, wasn’t my son good to you? Why are you trying to destroy everything he has?“[]
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“That bionic limb was clearly produced by my son! You left his company and stole the technology! I’ll have fny legal team sue you!“]
Matthew’s mother stormed in. flanked by her entourage.[]
The reporters who had been interviewing Sophie all turned. “Who are you, ma’am? Is what you just said true?“[]
“What’s going on? Is this bionic limb a counterfeit product?“]
Matthew’s mother snatched the prosthetic arm from Sophie’s hand and turned to the reporters, speaking with conviction.[]
“That’s right. This is a product of the Wilson Group. I have the patent certificate right here.“[]
“I advise you all not to be deceived by Sophie Harris. If you don’t believe me, you can verify the authenticity of the certificate number on the spot.“[]
“I am the second–largest shareholder of the Wilson Group, and I am Matthew Wilson’s mother. I have been recuperating abroad for the past few years and haven’t been following company news. I heard someone stole company secrets, started their own business, and then smeared their former employer, so I came back to investigate.“[]
“I never expected the traitor to be one of our own family… my dear daughter–in–law.“[]
Matthew’s mother looked at Sophie with undisguised contempt.[]
The matriarch had always been arrogant, and every word she spoke dripped with disdain for those she considered beneath her.
Seeing the patent certificate, Sophie found it laughable.
“Mom, stop making a scene! Come back with me!“[]
A hurried Matthew grabbed his mother’s arm, then shot Sophie a look of shame.[]
His mother sneered at Sophie. “I’m not making a scene. I don’t care about your little love drama, but when it comes to business, you’ll have to answer to me.“[]
“Sophie Harris, you stole my family’s patent to release a new product, recklessly modified it… aren’t you afraid of harming these people with disabilities?”
As she spoke, the way people looked at Sophie began to change.[]
“Mom!” Matthew said urgently. “It’s not like that! Come back with me, and I’ll explain everything!“]
“Explain what? You’re still defending her! What has she done to you?“]
Sophie felt her entire worldview being shattered by this so–called former mother–in–law.[]
Matthew’s
other was notoriously arrogant and difficult in their city. When Matthew was pursuing her, his mother had
disapproved.]]
She had even repeatedly demanded that Sophie obey her every command.[]
Back then, blinded by love, Sophie had always been tolerant of her.[]
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Because at that time, Sophie’s father had just passed away.[]
She had been consumed by grief, but Matthew’s mother believed that Sophie had somehow been responsible for her father’s death.
Pushing the memory aside, Sophie stepped forward.[]
“Ma’am, every word you just said can be used as evidence in my defamation lawsuit against you.“[]
“First, I am not your daughter–in–law, because Matthew and I were never legally married. Second, the patent you are holding belongs to my father.“[]
Matthew’s mother flinched.]]
“What nonsense are you talking about? The patent belongs to the Wilson Group! How could it be your father’s?“[]
Sophie smiled.]
“I once thought I was married to Matthew Wilson, so I did everything in my power to save his failing company.“[]
“Did he not tell you? Many of your company’s patents were licensed from my father, but he never authorized the bionic limb project patent. In his will, this technology was authorized solely to me. I was the one who lent it to Matthew.“]
As she finished, Matthew’s mother’s eyes widened in disbelief.]
“Impossible! You’re lying! Matthew, explain this right now…“]
Matthew’s face was ashen.]]
“It’s true. The Wilson Group’s projects only got off the ground thanks to Sophie and her father.“]
“It was my failure of management that allowed them to cut corners and produce an inferior product. We’ve since stopped production. If it weren’t for Sophie, I could have caused an even bigger disaster.“]]
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