Stephen successfully landed the collaboration opportunity once the convention was over.

As he signed the contract with Professor McKinnon, camera flashes surrounded them. After that, the men shook hands with each other to seal the deal.

The professor might look exhausted, but he was still delighted to be able to work with Stephen.

Once the reporters left them, Professor McKinnon led Stephen to the side so that they could have a private conversation. "I'd like to make one thing clear to you; you'd still have been my first choice even if Ms. Miller hadn't helped me."

Everyone had already witnessed Stephen's capabilities with their own eyes.

However, Professor McKinnon valued personal integrity more than one's capabilities. He was in love with Mrs. McKinnon for many years, so it was easy for him to recognize the look one had when they were truly in love with their partner.

When he'd observed Stephen with Noah, the old man had clearly been able to discern that the former was genuinel