New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 402 Venus AMD Press Release

A week later, Claire was gearing up for Venus AMD's press release and exhibition. She and Matthew were in the back seat of her car, her fingers drumming a light rhythm on the seat, eyes glinting with a mix of mischief and curiosity.

"So," Matthew asked, raising an eyebrow, "what are you expecting from today's show?"

Claire's lips curled into a smirk. "Honestly? I'm curious to see what Frank has cooked up this time. He's been going on and on about how Venus AMD is better than Metacortex."

Matthew chuckled, shaking his head. "You mean, he's been talking at everyone who'll listen. The guy's got an ego the size of this city. Think he will live up to his own hype?"

Claire let out a light laugh, looking amused. "Knowing Frank, he's either going to pull off something impressive... or crash and burn spectacularly."

"Wouldn't that be something?" Matthew grinned. "At least if he fails, his press release can join the list of disastrous PR events."

"And I am not the only one who's press release got ruin."

The two shared a chuckle, already imagining the possible mishaps waiting to unfold.

Meanwhile, at the venue, Frank was pacing backstage, exuding confidence-or, at least, trying to. He inspected the scene, eyes darting around to make sure everything was in order. His pride and joy-a state-of-the-art robot designed to make everyone forget about Metacortex-stood tall at center stage, surrounded by the tech team making last-minute tweaks. One of the techies nudged his colleague. "Think it'll hold up?"

The other tech shrugged, keeping his voice low. "Who knows? We've done our best, but that thing's about as stable as a deck of cards in a windstorm."

A third tech, overhearing, muttered under his breath, "Honestly, who cares? Frank's the worst CEO I've ever worked for. If it flops, maybe he'll take the hint."

Before they could go further, their team leader walked up, catching sight of Frank's intense gaze. With a forced smile, he approached Frank.

he said, with a hint of hesitation. "We're just... you know, doing some final touch-ups. Making sure there won't be

"Good. Because if this goes well, there's a bonus in it for you," he said, his tone cool. "But if

forced a smile and nodded. "Yes,

"Perfectly, he says," he

and Claire stepped out of the car, dressed in a sharp black suit that

keeping a watchful eye, ready to handle any unwelcome surprises. As they moved toward the entrance, a journalist pushed forward, eager

tonight's press release?"

see what Frank's come up with. Wishing him the best, of course," she said, her eyes

shouted, "Do you think Venus AMD

smirked, giving the reporter a sideways look. "Let's

another question came from the back, catching her off guard. "Claire, is it true you were called into the police station

jumped in. "Why do you always seem to get caught up

was a flicker of irritation in her gaze. "Sometimes things just happen, and I follow the proper

moved toward the venue doors. "Handled that well,"

a slight nod, the hint of a smirk returning. "They'll dig as much as I let them. Now, let's go see Frank's

stood near the

behind his

the crowd.

suppress a frown keeping his focus on the stage. This was his day, and he wasn't going to let anything distract him. He

Frank asked, his voice

sir. The robot is all set, and the tech team is just giving it a

goes well, you're all in for a treat. But if anything goes wrong...

nodding a little too eagerly.