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Franklin was focused on the stage, oblivious to her gaze.
Julia pressed her lips together and looked away.
The Jamison Group’s product launch was an overwhelming success.
When Maggie and Mr. Jamison stepped down from the stage they were met with another round of thunderous applause.
The invited CEOs immediately stood up to congratulate Mr. Jamison and Maggie as they descended.
Johnny was among the first to approach Maggie.
It was already clear that Jamison Group’s self–driving cars would make waves both domestically and abroad.
Maggie’s market value was about to skyrocket.
As someone who had known her for years as a senior schoolmate, Johnny felt genuinely happy for her. As he reached her, he couldn’t help but give her a hug and say, “Congratulations.”
Maggie smiled. “Thank you, Senior.”
She spoke softly, and no one else caught her use of “Senior.”
The CEOS present were all in the tech business–people who understood the value of talent.
At this moment, their attention toward Maggie arguably exceeded that toward Mr. Jamison.
After all, someone like her was a walking goldmine. Whoever could recruit her-
They were all weighing the possibilities, but no one dared to approach Maggie before Mr. Jamison. This was, after all, his event, and none of them wanted to step on his toes.
So they all began by offering their congratulations to Mr. Jamison.
Only after that did they turn to Maggie–though Johnny had already beaten them to it.
Over the past six months, Maggie and Johnny had frequently appeared together at various events and banquets. Many of the business leaders present had already been introduced to her.
Back then, they had only seen her as Johnny’s girlfriend–an accessory, really, without much presence.
Then came her groundbreaking academic paper, which turned heads. They realized she wasn’t just a pretty
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face–she was genuinely brilliant.
Johnny was already recognized as a tech genius, and now it seemed his partner was equally matched. People started to think they made quite the power couple:
But it wasn’t until this launch that they saw the full picture.
Maggie wasn’t just some talented woman,
She was a tech prodigy.
Johnny being a genius was one thing. Now he had a girlfriend just as exceptional–it felt like he’d hit the jackpot twice over.
A number of the CEOS couldn’t help but feel envious.
After Johnny let go of Maggie, someone quipped teasingly, “Mr. Gray, who would’ve thought Miss Miller was so talented? You’ve been hiding her away. That’s just unfair.”
“Exactly!”
Johnny raised an eyebrow. “Hiding her? Please. You all just lacked my eye for talent.”
Still, everyone’s focus was now squarely on Maggie.
After a few jokes with Johnny, the CEOs quickly turned to Maggie with warmth and respect. “Miss Miller, congratulations.”
“Thank you,” she said.
“Our company’s working on related tech projects–any change we could sit down sometime soon? I’d love to discuss
them in detail.”
Before she could reply, another CEO interrupted. “That project’s nothing special. Miss Miller, you should take a look at what my company is doing-”
A crowd quickly gathered around Maggie and Johnny. The atmosphere was buzzing
Franklin remained seated, watching the scene unfold without moving.
Julia sat beside him, hands clenched, equally still.
She glanced over at Franklin again.
But he still hadn’t looked her way–not even once. It was as if he’d forgotten she was there entirely.
Her face paled, and she gripped her hands tighter as she looked toward Maggie in the near distance.
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The market for solummous vendes was limited. With Jam Group’s triumph, the market share for others would inevitably shrink
Before today, Wilson Tech’s breakthroughs had given it potential to dominate the billion dollar market. But now
The thought hit her like a punch, her chest tightening.
And Maggie?
If the technology she just presented was indeed her own, the patent income alone would make her rich beyond belief–let alone the shares, bonuses, and long–term influence.
Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted by Franklin’s voice.
She turned seeing him glance at his watch. “Don’t we have something else scheduled? It’s about time. Let’s go.”
Despite all that had raced through her mind earlier, she now felt utterly blank.
Still, she stood and followed him as they made their way over to Mr. Jamison to say goodbye.
Mr. Jamison was still surrounded, standing beside Maggie and Johnny.
Seeing them approach, he greeted Franklin with courtesy. “Mr. Wilson.”
Franklin shook his hand. “Congratulations.”
Mr. Jamison smiled. “Likewise.”
Franklin then looked at Maggie. “Congratulations,” he said.
Her expression remained calm. “Thank you.”
Franklin then said to Mr. Jamison, “We’ve got another engagement, so we’ll take our leave. Mr. Jamison, everyone–let’s catch up next time.”
Mr. Jamison and the other CEOs nodded in response.
But as they exchanged polite goodbyes with Franklin, their eyes inevitably drifted toward Julia.
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