His subordinate hesitated before revealing, “All the key members of the project have resigned, and


    even the anciry staff have submitted their resignations.”


    Upon hearing this, Jefferson’s rage ignited. He rose abruptly and stormed towards theb.


    Inside theb, most of the equipment was dormant. The previously vibrant research facility, buzzing


    with the hum of machinery and diligent scientists, now housed only a handful of technicians. Some of


    them had already resigned and were packing up their belongings.


    Marcel Crassus, the project development supervisor, was one of them.


    With a ze in his eyes, Jefferson confronted Marcel, his voiceced with anger, “What’s the meaning


    of this? Your mass resignations are causing severe financial damage to the Bryant Group! I’ll sue all of


    you!”


    Marcel adjusted his sses and repliedposedly, “Mr. Foster, we’ve resigned in ordance with


    our contracts. Even if you sue us, you’ll have no Legal grounds.”


    Jefferson’s face twitched, and he ground his teeth.


    “What contract? I wasn’t informed about any such agreement!”


    “Understandably, you’re unaware. Qbot is the most advanced artificial intelligence technology. Our


    involvement in this project is based on a provision in our original contract. If Qbot’s ownership doesn’t


    rest with the Bryant Group, all project members reserve the right to end their association with the


    company immediately. Essentially, we scientists are devoted to the development of the Qbot. We’re


    indifferent to the corporation’s internal affairs, but we’re obliged to follow Qbot,” Marcel exined


    cidly.


    Jefferson’s countenance shifted, his voice strained with disbelief.


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    “How is it possible that Qbot doesn’t belong to the Bryant Group? Qbot is a Bryant Group initiative,


    conceived by the Bryant Group. Naturally, it belongs to the Bryant Group!”


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    Marcel regarded him with a surprised expression, as if he was dealing with an unreasonable individual.


    “Aren’t you shareholders informed?


    Qbot’s ownership has always been vested personally with Mr. Marco


    Bryant.”


    Jefferson was taken aback, his face contorting with displeasure.


    Marco Bryant, it was always Marco!


    He brushed past Marcel, unwilling to ept the revtion, and stormed into the Lab, bellowing, “Qbot!


    Show yourself!”


    The wall indicator Light flickered on, and soon after, Qbot responded in its clear voice, “Did you


    summon me? What can I assist you with?”


    Qbot’s sudden response startled Jefferson, but recognizing it was still functional, his expression swiftly


    transformed from surprise to delight. He rushed forward, asserting, “Qbot, the Bryant Group engineered


    you. You belong to the Bryant Group. You cannot side with


    Marco!”


    Once Jefferson finished speaking, an incensed emoji materialized on the expansive tech wall screen,


    and Qbot retorted indignantly, “Old man!


    I’m not a possession! I’m the progeny of my creators! You’re indifferent to Qbot! I’ve never even dealt


    with you, yet you dare assert your ownership over me! My daddy brought me into existence.