Laura’s eyes glowed with hatred. She quickly reached for her phone and dialed a number.
As soon as the phone connected, Laura cried and complained, “Marcel, you are the company’s founding
member. Please helpand Bryant Group.
Marco has no respect forand won't heed my advice because he is fixated on Loraine.”
The cooperation continued as planned despite Laura’s adamant protests
Loraine kept her promise to take Allen to Bryant Group at the second meeting.
Allen, however, was not enthusiastic about the boring meeting. He was deeply contemplative as his chin rested
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇton his hand. When the meeting was finally over, he asked, “Mr. Bryant, how are the research and development of
your company’s artificial intelligence going?”
Marco didn’t take offense at Allen’s blunt and impolite question. “Why don’t you cand visit our lab withif
you're interested in our research project?”
Allen's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed, “Thank you!”
Looking at Loraine, Marco said, “This way, please.”
Masking her surprise, Loraine smiled and nodded.
She wasn't at all prepared for Marco to agree so quickly. Even though they were working together, their
relationship was competitive. If she were Marco, she would keep a secret of this information.
Didn't Laura tell him about what happened that day? If she did, this wouldn’t be happening.
Loraine had expected that Laura and Marco would fight after she returned because of what had happened the
last time. Marco, however, did not take any measures to avoid her.
Reading her thoughts, Marco said calmly, “Technology advancement doesn’t take place while keeping things
under wraps. We cannot advance technology collectively without open communication and collaboration.”
“Bingo!”
Allen was so satisfied with the statement that he could not contain his enthusiasm.
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Loraine was alarmed. Was Marco still trying to poach Allen?
She kept a close eye on the two, fearing Marco would steal her genius employee.
As they approached Bryant's lab, Marco said, “The lab uses an intelligent system to identify and verify identity.
I'll register the identity of a temporary visitor for you. After that, you can walk in.”
With a nod, Loraine allowed Allen to go inside first.
They all turned in their cell phones as per the Lab’s regulations
Loraine walked over when it was her turn to get identified. Suddenly, the entrance guard's light lit up, and a
cheerful, childlike voice called out, “Mommy!”
Mommy? Was it referring to her?