Chapter 53

Although Kylie had a manuscript in her hand, she hadn't looked at it once. The speech she wrote was largely academic, but she didn't forget to sprinkle some fun into it. She took the audience through the more digestible parts before wading into the more technical and convoluted parts. Some folks might not understand traditional treatment, but even they could understand more than half of what she was saying. Kylie delivered her speech without using her manuscript. The fluidity of her presentation amazed absolutely everyone in the auditorium. "That concludes my topic." At the next moment, thundering applause reverberated throughout the research presentation hall. Kylie grinned charmingly and subtly turned her gaze to Samuel in the first row of seats. Leaning on the chair, Samuel looked cold as he scrutinized her with his icy, profound eyes. They met each other's gaze wordlessly. Kylie even lifted her chin tauntingly as if she was telling him that she was a match for him. Aside