‘That might be true. After all, the eldest children of the Reedshaw family lived abroad for more than twenty years.’

Hadley had miscalculated this time. As she turned back, intending to look at Jaden, she unexpectedly met Josie’s ambiguous, half-smiling gaze.

“Hadley, I said thanks. Can you let me go now?” said Josie.

Josie looked at Hadley with a sweet, clever smile. Though her words were the softest, it seemed that she wielded the sharpest knife, driving it straight into Hadley’s heart.

Hadley was exasperated, but with Lindsey still present, she could only turn aside with an awkward yet polite smile.

She said, “Oh, you silly girl. It was just a misunderstanding. I never said you couldn’t go!”

Josie’s face was filled with contentment. Thinking of Hadley’s fate in her previous life, she said happily, “Thank you, Hadley. You truly are different from Jaden!”

Hadley thought, ‘What kind of nonsense is the damn girl spouting? I’m a dignified director. How could she possibly compare me to some immature brat who can’t be trusted to get things done? Who are you insulting?’

Once the two had left, Hadley turned back and glared fiercely at Jaden. She said, “I shouldn’t have helped you!”

‘I’m so embarrassed that I could die before Lindsey!’ thought Hadley. ‘I’m infuriated. Josie, the little bitch, just wait. I refuse to believe there will never come a day when you fall into my hands.’

Lindsey turned her head to glance at Josie. “Why did you deliberately provoke her? Although she has misunderstood you, she is, after all, a director at the research institute. After you graduate…”

Josie sneered and shook her head, saying, “There are plenty of research institutes in the country. I am not obligated to join the Central Research Institute. Besides, do you think she will leave me alone if I do not provoke her?

“Lindsey, she and Ms. Kinberg are close friends. Ms. Kinberg is a competitor of Professor Wilcourt, and I am currently a student of Professor Wilcourt’s wife. Our two project teams are already in competition with each other.

“Moreover, Ms. Kinberg’s daughter regarded me as a thorn in her side. Hadley would not have jumped out to misunderstand me without reason. Would you agree?”

Lindsey had not expected that. Although Josie appeared young, her mind was so clear and perceptive. It would have been impressive enough if she merely understood matters so thoroughly, but she was also so decisive in her actions.

The key was that Josie had courage. When it came to people like the Monroe family and Hadley, if she needed to offend them, she did so. She wasn’t afraid of the consequences.

“Josie!” Sean walked over.

Lindsey narrowed her eyes slightly, thinking, ‘Well, it seemed I have been overthinking. With the Reedshaw family present, I likely have nothing to worry about.’

“How is it? Is this the equipment we requested?” Josie wanted to go over and take a look.

In her previous life, although they purchased equipment, they did not acquire top-tier equipment. Firstly, the Monroe Group’s investment was limited. Secondly, David insisted the latest equipment was unstable. Purchasing the second-highest tier was sufficient!

However, Josie had encountered Sven in her previous life and, having gained an in-depth understanding of the development of international medical standards, was well aware of how stable that equipment was.

Lindsey said, “Please don’t worry. Ms. Kinberg’s team has a lot of equipment. We will have our turn to unload only after their equipment has been unloaded."

Josie blinked and said, “Then, I’ll go over and wait.”

They walked over to Jeremy. As soon as they stopped, Audrey approached.

“Jeremy, have you seen our equipment?” Audrey smiled brightly and seemed quite satisfied with the batch of equipment.

She added, “At present, none of the domestic private research institutes can match the capabilities of our equipment. With Professor Lawson collaborating with us on this project, I am eager to see the research outcomes.”

Jeremy still maintained that gentle and unconcerned expression, saying, “I hope you achieve your desired research results soon.”

“Oh, my, I must accept your congratulations properly, Jeremy,” Audrey said, her smile growing even sweeter. “It’s not easy to hear words of congratulations from you.”

Josie was unsure if it was just her imagination, but she always felt Audrey harbored ulterior motives toward Jeremy, much like a wolf eyeing its prey.

‘Could it be that this shameless old woman is attempting to seduce Jeremy?’ thought Josie.

As soon as Josie had that thought, she did not have time to observe Jeremy’s reaction before someone called out, “This is the final shipment. Where should this batch of equipment be placed?"

“It has finally arrived!” Audrey glanced at the group. “Professor Wilcourt, please. May I take a look at your project team’s new equipment?”

The mockery in her eyes was almost spilling over her eyelids, as if she were convinced that no one could rival the equipment they had just unloaded from the vehicle.