Kicked Out, She Came Back To Rule - Chapter 542: Chapter 542
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'Is it really only because Kaia is Dr. Bennett that I've managed to let this go?' Kiera wondered.
'Probably not,' Kiera reasoned.
Kaia's broad-minded vision and sheer genius were leagues above anything Kiera could ever reach.
Kiera had spent her whole life thinking nobody could beat her and was convinced she was always on top. But meeting Kaia opened her eyes. It showed Kiera that there was always someone out there who could totally outshine her.
And the gap between their achievements was so huge that Kiera knew she would never be able to close it.
On top of all that, while Kaia was so talented and capable, she never flaunted it. Kaia was always humble and kept things low-key.
Just that alone was something Kiera could never hope to match.
Thinking about it now, Kiera couldn't help but recall how she used to be all full of herself, strutting around just because she thought her talent made her untouchable.
Back then, she'd never given it a second thought, but now, seeing it clearly, she realized she'd been laughably immature. She was just like a clueless kid stumbling through everything. It was no wonder Kaia had her wrapped around her finger the whole time.
Maybe Kaia always saw her as just a naive kid. This could explain why Kaia never sweats any of her nonsense.
As all these thoughts swirled in her mind, Kiera finally saw her true feelings clearly. She turned to Paxton and gave him a genuine smile. "Grandpa, I've let it go. This isn't just about Dr. Bennett. It's about Kaia, too."
That was exactly what Paxton had been hoping for. He reached out, affection lighting up his face, and gently patted Kiera's shoulder.
"Looks like you've finally gotten it," Paxton said, warmth and pride clear in his voice. "Kaia really is the perfect example to follow. Whatever you say or do, remember to model after her. Keep yourself close to her so you can soak up all she has to teach."
Kiera couldn't help but blurt out, "Grandpa, do you think there's any chance at all that I could ever outdo her in this lifetime?"
Paxton glanced at her, absentmindedly rubbing his chin.
"Do you want the truth, or should I tell you something that'll make you feel better?" Paxton teased.
Kiera instantly got the joke and let out a helpless laugh, totally amused and a little bit mortified.
"Uh…let's go with the feel-good answer, please…" Kiera joked, trying to play it off.
At least that way, she could pretend she still had a shot.
Paxton didn't miss a beat. "The feel-good answer? You'll never catch up to her in this lifetime."
Kiera perked up. This meant that the real answer was the opposite, which meant that there was still a chance she could actually outdo Kaia someday.
Kiera hadn't expected Paxton to put that much trust in her. It was hard for her to believe that he would place all his hopes on her and truly believed she had what it took.
The thought sent a rush of happiness through her. Even her eyes couldn't hide the excitement as they sparkled with newfound confidence.
Half-joking and a little unsure, Kiera glanced up at Paxton and quietly asked, "Okay, Grandpa. What's the real answer, then?"
Paxton shot her another look, amusement flickering in his eyes. "The truth? You could live ten lifetimes and still never catch up to her."
Kiera was stunned into silence.
'Ha...should've known better than to ask,' Kiera groaned to herself, internally cringing.
*****
Two weeks later, Kaia stood on the rooftop of a high-rise, gazing down at the endless river of people flowing through the streets below.
Sharp, biting winds whipped past her, sending her long hair and shirt hem flapping wildly. Her slender frame remained upright, unbowed by the howling gusts.
She appeared resolute, yet there was an undeniable hint of desolation about her figure, something quietly melancholic that lingered in the air.
Joel lingered by the doorway, the sight quietly weighing on his heart.
He slowed down, almost tiptoeing to Kaia's side so he wouldn't disturb her.
"Hey, the symposium's over. We should go," Joel said gently.
Kaia turned to him, worry still etched in her eyes.
"So there's still not even a hint of a lead?" Kaia asked, anxiety clear in her voice as she searched Joel's face for any sign of hope.
'Probably not,' Kiera reasoned.
Kaia's broad-minded vision and sheer genius were leagues above anything Kiera could ever reach.
Kiera had spent her whole life thinking nobody could beat her and was convinced she was always on top. But meeting Kaia opened her eyes. It showed Kiera that there was always someone out there who could totally outshine her.
And the gap between their achievements was so huge that Kiera knew she would never be able to close it.
On top of all that, while Kaia was so talented and capable, she never flaunted it. Kaia was always humble and kept things low-key.
Just that alone was something Kiera could never hope to match.
Thinking about it now, Kiera couldn't help but recall how she used to be all full of herself, strutting around just because she thought her talent made her untouchable.
Back then, she'd never given it a second thought, but now, seeing it clearly, she realized she'd been laughably immature. She was just like a clueless kid stumbling through everything. It was no wonder Kaia had her wrapped around her finger the whole time.
Maybe Kaia always saw her as just a naive kid. This could explain why Kaia never sweats any of her nonsense.
As all these thoughts swirled in her mind, Kiera finally saw her true feelings clearly. She turned to Paxton and gave him a genuine smile. "Grandpa, I've let it go. This isn't just about Dr. Bennett. It's about Kaia, too."
That was exactly what Paxton had been hoping for. He reached out, affection lighting up his face, and gently patted Kiera's shoulder.
"Looks like you've finally gotten it," Paxton said, warmth and pride clear in his voice. "Kaia really is the perfect example to follow. Whatever you say or do, remember to model after her. Keep yourself close to her so you can soak up all she has to teach."
Kiera couldn't help but blurt out, "Grandpa, do you think there's any chance at all that I could ever outdo her in this lifetime?"
Paxton glanced at her, absentmindedly rubbing his chin.
"Do you want the truth, or should I tell you something that'll make you feel better?" Paxton teased.
Kiera instantly got the joke and let out a helpless laugh, totally amused and a little bit mortified.
"Uh…let's go with the feel-good answer, please…" Kiera joked, trying to play it off.
At least that way, she could pretend she still had a shot.
Paxton didn't miss a beat. "The feel-good answer? You'll never catch up to her in this lifetime."
Kiera perked up. This meant that the real answer was the opposite, which meant that there was still a chance she could actually outdo Kaia someday.
Kiera hadn't expected Paxton to put that much trust in her. It was hard for her to believe that he would place all his hopes on her and truly believed she had what it took.
The thought sent a rush of happiness through her. Even her eyes couldn't hide the excitement as they sparkled with newfound confidence.
Half-joking and a little unsure, Kiera glanced up at Paxton and quietly asked, "Okay, Grandpa. What's the real answer, then?"
Paxton shot her another look, amusement flickering in his eyes. "The truth? You could live ten lifetimes and still never catch up to her."
Kiera was stunned into silence.
'Ha...should've known better than to ask,' Kiera groaned to herself, internally cringing.
*****
Two weeks later, Kaia stood on the rooftop of a high-rise, gazing down at the endless river of people flowing through the streets below.
Sharp, biting winds whipped past her, sending her long hair and shirt hem flapping wildly. Her slender frame remained upright, unbowed by the howling gusts.
She appeared resolute, yet there was an undeniable hint of desolation about her figure, something quietly melancholic that lingered in the air.
Joel lingered by the doorway, the sight quietly weighing on his heart.
He slowed down, almost tiptoeing to Kaia's side so he wouldn't disturb her.
"Hey, the symposium's over. We should go," Joel said gently.
Kaia turned to him, worry still etched in her eyes.
"So there's still not even a hint of a lead?" Kaia asked, anxiety clear in her voice as she searched Joel's face for any sign of hope.
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