I transferred $9 million straight into Richard’s personal account.
From that moment, we were square.
“This is my highest courtesy to you. See? I’m far more generous than Richard will ever be.”
“Next month at the tech product launch conference, I guarantee this product will become the industry’s ultimate breakout.”
My eyes shone with confidence.
Richard, just wait and see how I defeat you.
The day of the conference arrived. As soon as I entered the exhibition hall, I ran into Richard and Emily Parker.
I hadn’t planned to acknowledge them, but Richard approached first.
“Sophia, so you’ve left me only to join my defeated rival? Impressive.”
“We’ll see who the real loser is once the product competition begins.”
“Richard, try not to take the loss too hard.”
Emily added smugly, “My cousin brought back a unique new design from overseas. Sophia, this time you don’t stand a chance.”
Little did they know, they were about to become the laughingstock of the entire hall.
During the product showcase, other companies revealed their innovations—several were quite strong, worthy competitors.
When it was Skyline Technologies’ turn, the entire audience held their breath.
For the past five years, Skyline’s new products had set the industry trend. Before the presentations even ended, investors would rush to secure deals.
“Sophia, even without you, Skyline remains an industry leader.”
“Oh really? Richard, let’s wait and see.”
Minutes passed, but instead of excitement, investors began scrolling on their phones, unimpressed.
Richard grew restless.
“Emily, this is your cousin’s design? Why aren’t they buying it?”
Half an hour later, murmurs spread through the crowd.
“Skyline’s product is underwhelming this year.”
“Isn’t this just a recycled overseas design? How did it get passed off as new?”
“Didn’t you hear? Their chief engineer, Sophia Anderson, left and joined a rival.”
“No wonder. Looks like Skyline’s days are numbered.”
Richard clenched his fists, barely holding back his rage, glaring daggers at Emily.
“And now, FusionTech Corp will present their product.”
“Sophia, don’t get cocky. I don’t believe you’ve built anything worthwhile since leaving me.”
The big screen lit up, showing a machine shaped like a cheetah leaping across the display.
The room erupted.
“Wait—that’s the cheetah drone we’ve struggled to develop for years!”
“Sophia is incredible. A true innovator!”
