Eleanor left home to meet Ryan at Meridian Dynamics.


    As soon as they arrived, Byron Chase''s assistant came to greet them. "Miss Sutton, it''s been a while."


    "Mr. Mercer, good to see you," Eleanor greeted him.


    "The chip has been sent to the testing area on the top floor. Let''s go up and observe together," Mr. Mercer said, adding, "Mr. Goodwin will be joining us shortly."


    Eleanor nodded and followed him upstairs. In front of a massive circr testing tform, researchers in whiteb coats were making final preparations. Eleanor''s gaze was fixed on the precision anti-shock case in the center, which was about to be opened.


    Just then, the automatic doors to theb slid open silently.


    A tall, imposing figure entered, nked by several of Byron''s top executives. Ian had arrived.


    As soon as he appeared, the project lead approached him to report. "Mr. Goodwin, the ''Helios'' chip has arrived safely. All handover procedures areplete. We''re ready to begin testing at any time."


    She was wearing a grey suit today, her long hair pulled back neatly, revealing her smooth forehead and long neck. She put on the protective sses a staff member handed her and was now speaking with Ryan in a low voice.


    One of Byron''s engineers stood beside her, listening intently. Despite how young she was, she carried herself like a scientist who belonged at the same table as every top expert in the room.


    A look of admiration crossedn''s face, but he didn''t go over to disturb her. He took the spot front and center, radiating the quiet ease of someone who''d been in charge his whole life.


    Byron was overseeing the test. He gestured to the engineers inside the testing area, who then put on specialized gloves and began to unbox the chip.


    Eleanor''s gaze swept across the room and happened to meetn''s. Their eyes connected, and they exchanged a brief, distant nod.


    On the circr tform, the equipment hummed softly as the researchers, their excitement palpable, began the test with practiced efficiency.


    The process was tense but orderly. Data streamed across the enormous screens in real-time. When the final report was generated, the bello''s chip had not only met but exceeded all expectations.


    A collective sigh of relief went through the entire testing area. Eleanor and Ryan exchanged a look, both feeling an immense weight lifted from their shoulders.


    Eleanor stared at the wless readout on the screen, her vision blurring at the edges. The hope of saving Mansfield was now even greater.


    "Understood," Byron nodded.


    Eleanor and Ryan walked out of the testing area, still discussing the results. As they reached the grand lobby of Meridian Dynamics, she saw a ck Maybach parked at the entrance fan was standing by f


    by the


    car, apparently waiting for someone.


    Eleanor''s steps faltered for a moment before she continued toward the lobby.


    The afternoon sun was harsh, and


    she had to narrow her eyes a little as she stopped in front of him. "Thank you so much for your help with the chip. We couldn''t have done it without your unwavering Support, Eleanor said, her gratitude sincere.


    "I gave Garth my word that I would do everything in my power to save Mansfield,"


    me."


    Eleanor was taken aback by his business-like tone. She simply nodded. Regardless, the Ellington family owedn a great debt.