Deanna was unaware of what had happened to Emily.
After spending two days at the Hotspring Resort, they began their journey back.
After a day of rest, Deanna and Lionel returned to work at the research institute.
Life seemed to return to normal. Though busy, it was fulfilling and warm.
In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.
The research institute's project had entered a stable phase.
The two teams led by Deanna and Lionel developed ten effective patent medicines, which successfully passed the review and entered mass production.
As soon as these patent medicines hit the market, they were favored by major hospitals.
In just two months, Deanna's research institute became renowned nationwide.
Various news media wanted to interview Deanna, but she declined all invitations.
Although the research institute gained fame, she did not consider it her own property; she always remembered it belonged to her master.
Despite this, some curious reporters secretly investigated the institute and found information about Deanna, which they published online.
"Shocking! Genesis Labs is such an inspiring existence!"
Under the large headline was the information uncovered by the reporters.
It included Deanna's past of being expelled from the Jones family, having nowhere to go, being rescued by a mysterious master, and learning traditional medicine and herb cultivation.
The article praised Deanna's independent and strong character, encouraging all women to learn from her.
This report, along with the efficacy of Genesis Labs' medicines and the beneficiaries, made netizens have a very positive impression of Deanna.
Now, praise for Deanna was everywhere online.
Even Mercer Group benefited from this, with its stock prices soaring.
The Jones family members felt very complicated seeing the reports about Deanna online.
Emily was even more filled with jealousy.
Clearly, she should have been the one in the spotlight, but she was forced out of the entertainment industry by Deanna and now even restricted from going out.
"Damn it, damn it! No matter how I scheme against that bitch Deanna, she always manages to escape!" Emily screamed hysterically.
But no one responded to her.
Her unwillingness could only be bottled up inside because she had no way to target Deanna now.
Compared to Emily's resentment, Garrett felt very complicated and regretful seeing Emily being praised online.
Had he known Deanna would achieve such success, he would never have kicked her out or strained their relationship so much.
Especially thinking about the recent crisis in his company made him feel even worse.
Fortunately, it wasn't too late. After all, he was still Deanna's biological father!
He didn't believe that Deanna could really ignore him!
At that moment, Deanna was holding a staff meeting at the research institute.
"The success of our institute is not my achievement alone; it belongs to everyone here!"
As these words fell, applause erupted in the room.
Deanna looked around and continued, "Today's meeting is to summarize recent work and to inform everyone that no one is allowed to work overtime tonight. We are all going to celebrate!"
"Great."
"Can we bring family members, Ms. Jones?"
Many people shouted excitedly.
Seeing their happy faces, Deanna smiled and nodded. "Of course. Those with family can bring them; those without can bring friends."
With these words, the employees became even happier.
Seeing everyone chatting excitedly, Deanna didn't want to dampen their spirits. She gave them a few minutes to talk before stopping them to start the meeting.
That evening, at the entrance of a five-star hotel.
Deanna led all the members of the research institute off the bus.
As soon as she got off, she saw Lance standing at the entrance and walked over with a smile. "Why are you waiting here?"
"I wanted you to see me as soon as you got off."
Lance said this while naturally holding Deanna's hand.
Seeing this, other members of the institute started making good-natured jokes.
"Ms. Jones, we know you and Mr. Mercer are deeply in love, but don't torture us single folks like this!"
"Yeah, yeah. You promised us a big meal tonight but ended up giving us a display of affection. That's not fair."
"All of us should care for single people."
Hearing these teasing words, Deanna blushed.
She pretended to be annoyed and glared at everyone, laughing and scolding, "If you don't want me to give you a display of affection, then you single folks should try harder to find your life partner."
"We want to work harder, but reality doesn't allow it. We work overtime at the institute every day. Where do we find time to meet girls? Maybe you can help us out."
Lionel spread his hands helplessly, indicating that it wasn't their unwillingness to find partners but their work that held them back.
Others followed suit and joined in the fun.
"That's a good idea. How about organizing a social event sometime so we can meet some ladies? Maybe we'll get lucky."