Bones Learn To Listen When Silence Speaks by Ryn Miles 191

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Kyler had already arrived at East Pastures Estate and was heading inside when he spotted a familiar figure in the lobby. 

He paused, the words on his lips changing in an instant. “Dad, something came up. I’ll be there later. Apologize to Professor Horton for me.” 

Before Henry could ask anything, Kyler hung up. 

He walked over to Tessa. 

“Hey, Tessa,” Kyler called out. 

Tessa blinked in surprise. “You here for dinner?” 

“Yeah. What about you?” Kyler replied. 

“Me too,” Tessa said. 

Kyler paused, then asked, “You meeting someone?” 

“Yeah,” Tessa replied, clearly busy and didn’t stick around to chat. 

Kyler wanted to say more, but didn’t want to bother her, so he just said, “Alright, I’ll let you get to it. Let’s have dinner together another time.” 

“Sure,” Tessa said, then hurried off. 

Kyler stood there, watching her walk away until she was out of sight. 

In just ten days, she’d be getting engaged to Cassian. 

And he’d be completely disappearing from her world. 

He’d wanted to ask her so many times if being with Cassian made her happy. 

But every time, he just couldn’t get the words out. 

Maybe she really was happy. 

After all, Cassian never hid how much he adored her. 

He even gave Tessa his most profitable company, no strings attached. 

Honestly, Kyler knew he could never bring himself to do something like that. 

He had to admit, Cassian had him beat. 

Feeling down, Kyler headed to the smoking area, lit up a cigarette, and tried to take the edge off his mood. 

14:55 Thu, Dec 25 M… 

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Inside the private room. 

Aurelia just said she was friends with Gideon, and Henry didn’t think much of it. He turned his attention to Stephen, and the two started talking about last year’s quant trades in the stock market. 

“Honestly, I really have to thank you, Professor Horton,” Henry said. “Back when the company was just a tiny startup and we hit some serious financial trouble, I came to you with nothing but a desperate hope. You used your trading model to help me read the market, and with a bit of luck and risk, I managed to pull off a comeback. If it weren’t for you, the company wouldn’t be what it is today. This drink is for you!” 

Stephen waved his hand. “You bring this up every time we meet. You’re making me blush here.” 

“Because it was a lifesaver! I’ll never forget it! If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be where I am now. Who knows, maybe I’d be out there delivering takeout or something!” Henry said. 

Stephen chuckled. “Actually, you shouldn’t be thanking me. I wasn’t the one who created that analysis model.” 

Henry blinked in surprise. “Wait, you didn’t? Then who was it?” 

Stephen just shrugged it off, clearly not wanting to get into it. 

Gideon shot Aurelia a look. 

Aurelia just focused on her food, too nervous to even look up or say anything. 

But Henry was super curious. “Whoever came up with a model like that has gotta be killing it now, right? Their analysis game is next level! The way they handle data is honestly freaky. With skills like that, they’re destined for big things!” 

Stephen let out a cold chuckle. “Her? Don’t even get me started.” 

Henry just stared, lost for words. 

Just then, Aurelia, who’d been focused on her food, suddenly started coughing. 

Gideon passed her a tissue and teased her, “Take it easy, no one’s fighting you for it.” 

Aurelia’s face flushed bright red as she sneaked another nervous glance at Stephen. 

Stephen was fuming, making pointed remarks at Aurelia right in front of her. 

“Just talking about her gets my blood boiling! She’s such a hopeless romantic! She could’ve achieved so much more, but she threw it all away for some loser!” Stephen snapped. 

Aurelia started choking again. 

Gideon smirked, “Why are you always choking?” 

Aurelia glared at him, all aggrieved. 

His grin only grew wider. 

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Henry looked genuinely regretful. “That’s a real pity! I never would’ve guessed it was a girl. Must’ve been really young, huh?” 

“Pretty much. She made a name for herself early–built that model when she was just sixteen,” Stephen replied. 

Henry sucked in a breath. “Damn, she’s genius! Such a waste! If she’d stuck with it, she could’ve been a legend in the market, second only to the best.” 

Stephen let out a long sigh. “Fate loves to toy with those blinded by love.” 

Aurelia started coughing again, the sound echoing through the room. Henry finally noticed and asked, “Hey, you alright? I used to cough like that all the time when I had bronchitis.” 

“No, it’s just the food’s a bit spicy,” Aurelia muttered, thinking, ‘I wish I could just crawl under the table right 

now.‘ 

Her phone rang at the perfect moment, giving her an out. 

Aurelia answered, and whatever she heard made her expression change in a flash. 

“I’ll be right there!” she blurted. 

Aurelia quickly got up, shooting Stephen and Henry an apologetic look. “Sorry, something urgent just came up. I need to go take care of it.” 

“Go ahead,” Stephen said, waving her off. 

“You didn’t drive, did you? Need a ride?” Gideon offered. 

“No, it’s okay. You stay and have dinner with… Professor Horton. I can get there on my own,” Aurelia replied. 

“Here, just take my car,” Gideon said, handing her the keys. 

Aurelia didn’t argue this time. She grabbed the keys and rushed out. 

After Aurelia left, Henry couldn’t stop lamenting about a genius’s wasted potential, and he asked Stephen how he’d ever spotted such a prodigy. 

Stephen was straightforward. “She won the National Junior Math Olympiad at just fourteen. Her logical reasoning and analytical skills were off the charts, and her strong math background let her evaluate investment risks and make rational, data–driven decisions.” 

“That kind of talent is valuable in almost any industry.” 

Back then, Stephen had really hoped Aurelia could reach even greater heights. 

Unfortunately, Henry felt the same regret. 

That was a Math Olympiad champion, 

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The Math Olympiad wasn’t about training; it was only about selection. They started choosing participants 

a young age, round after round of elimination. 

from 

Only the real prodigies ever manage to rise above thousands of others. 

“Let’s not mention her.” Stephen sighed, sounding a little down. He clearly didn’t want to talk about it 

anymore. 

Henry got the message and dropped the topic, then started chatting about his son Kyler, saying lately the kid’s been all about investing in tech startups. 

He’d come to Ashmont this time hoping to scoop up some talented folks in the tech scene. 

Henry was totally behind Kyler, saying he’s got that same drive and hustle he himself had back in his younger days. 

While they were chatting about Kyler, Henry gave him a call to hurry him up. “You here yet?” 

“Just got here,” Kyler replied. 

Kyler apologized for being late as he sat down, then noticed there was a set of used dishes and utensils on the table. 

He asked curiously, “Did someone else join you earlier?” 

“Oh, that was a friend of Gideon’s. She had to leave just now,” Henry explained. 

Kyler didn’t 

press any further. 

After dinner, once Stephen and Gideon had left, Henry finally brought up what they’d just been talking about with Kyler. 

Kyler’s interest was piqued. “Wait, you mean the investment model that saved our family business back then. was actually created by one of Professor Horton’s disciples? A girl?” 

“Yeah. She’s a total hopeless romantic–gave up a brilliant future all for a guy,” Henry said. 

Kyler instantly connected the dots. Tessa had gone abroad for Gideon. It totally checked out. 

‘Turns out, she really did our family a huge favor, Kyler thought to himself.