Chapter 345

He had chosen VistaLink Technologies right in front of Neural Intelligence.

Even with his cordial relationship with Sylvie and the others, Joseph was surprisingly willing to let Charlie drive the knife in like this.

Right as they were talking, a stir rippled through the crowd ahead.

Charlie had arrived.

Even the media couldn't hide their surprise-someone of Charlie's stature, a leading figure in the research world, was an unexpected guest. Cameras immediately pivoted toward him, but with the event not yet open for interviews, the VistaLink Technologies staff kept everything orderly. No one rushed him; everyone held back with professional decorum.

Escorted by his assistant, Charlie approached Elodie.

The moment Joseph saw Charlie, his expression turned grave. The suspicion he'd been nursing all along surged back to the forefront of his mind.

"Mr. Sterling," Joseph greeted him respectfully, calculating his next words before adding in a gentle tone, "You found time to join us today."

Charlie recognized him and nodded. Surrounded by fellow professionals and members of the press, he nonetheless answered without hesitation, "I'm here to see my student."

Joseph's gaze snapped to Elodie, who had been calm and collected from the very

start.

It really was her-

from the government were

today.

moment to breathe; Jarrod was still tied up in meetings at The Silverstein Group

least, was free to lend a

watch. "Has Jarrod said

phone before

asked, "What about Joseph? Why hasn't he shown up today?" Maurice was wondering the same thing. “I'll shoot him a message in a bit, see what's up. Probably

Jarrod set a time

afternoon. Jarrod didn't see the need to invite the professor to the opening ceremony-he never mentioned today's event, just set

planning, but she figured maybe the professor preferred to avoid public appearances, and

adding an

grinned, shaking his head. "VistaLink Technologies picked today for their product launch too-same day as Neural Intelligence. You'd think

reps are here, showing their support for Neural Intelligence. Their presence alone sets the tone for our project. VistaLink Technologies can't match the connections we

Jarrod would be

out his phone to text Joseph. "Sorry

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