Chapter 123 Dinner Together

The tide of public opinion had been completely overturned. All the insults and accusations once hurled at Lila were now replaced by admiration and awe. The historic breakthrough in nerve regeneration made Layla a household name. She was hailed as a scientist who had benefited humanity. Major news outlets across the country flooded Syntrex Research Center with requests for exclusive interviews, hoping to unveil the mysterious figure behind the global sensation. Emails and calls overwhelmed Syntrex's inbox and phone lines. During this time, Spencer handed Rhett a neatly compiled list of media invitations. Rhett casually flipped through the pages, then set the folder aside. He picked up his phone and sent a short message to Lila, explaining the situation. As he had expected, he soon received a reply. It was just two words. "I refuse." Lila didn't want to be constantly exposed to the public eye. A faint smile tugged at Rhett's lips. That was so like her. Lila was only focused