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For the next while, Susan continued her deep dive into research and development.
Meanwhile, Ben found the time to keep up with some gossip, which he ryed to Susan in a joking
tone.
After listening, Susan couldn’t help but show a bemused expression.
Carl, in a desperate attempt to scrape together twenty million dors, had sold 10% of his shares at
rock–bottom prices, yet he still remained thergest shareholder.
He was now set on making a name for himself within Space Technologies, determined to recoup his
losses. Carl had a history of barely keeping a million–dorpany afloat, stumbling along break–
even.
Yet, he fancied himself a business prodigy, believing he had merelycked the right opportunity to
showcase his talents.
Now in charge of the vast Space Technologies, he was eager to prove himself and do something
monumental.
After taking the reins, Carl set off three measures–streamlining the workforce, redefining the
development n, and aggressively expanding into new ventures
The result of these measures was that, a month in, Space Technologies‘ situation hadn’t improved but
had, in fact, worsened significantly.
“Now, Carl believes he’s done nothing wrong, that the losses are due to his staff’s duplicity. But the
other shareholders have lost faith in him. ording to the information I control, they’re about to
convene a board meeting to formally impeach him,” Ben said casually.
Susan wasn’t surprised in the slightest.
Carl had always been ipetent. It wasn’t surprising to see such an oue.
What surprised her slightly was that Carl had managed to make such a mess of things in just one
month.
He was truly a ‘business genius‘ in his own right.
“And Carl’s troubles don’t end there,” Ben raised an eyebrow. “ording to the will Timothy had set up
in advance, his wealth goes to Yana and the child. But after inheriting the wealth, Yana is required to
donate at least ten million dors to the foundation annually, amitment that must be maintained for
at least five years. Initially, with the value of the shares she held, donating ten million dors a year
would have been effortless for Yana, even if she did nothing. But with Carl’s mismanagement causing
Space Technologies to copse, the annual dividends they’ll receive are unlikely to meet that ten
million mark. If they fail to fulfill this donation obligation, they could lose their inheritance rights to the
shares.”
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dividends would have been a breeze.
But his obsession with power led to thepany’s downfall.
As thergest shareholder, Carl’s stubbornness and refusal to relinquish control, coupled with the other
shareholders‘ desire to unseat him, left Space Technologies in a state of internal chaos.
If thepany was not stable, how could it develop?
Susan fell into a contemtive silence.
Ben stroked her hair gently, “What’s the matter? Can’t let go?”
Susan shook her head, “There’s nothing to hold onto. They never considered me family, so I have no
reason to cling. But I did pour my heart into Space Technologies. Watching thepany fall apart is
naturally upsetting.”
Ben couldn’t hide a touch of envy, “That Timothy, he was just lucky to have met you so early.”
Had he met Susan earlier, they could have built the Storm Group together, grown together–just the
thought was too beautiful.
“What’s there to be jealous about?” Susan said softly, her gaze tender, “That was my past. But my
present and future are with you.”
Ben’s gaze flickered, his voice growing husky, “Susan, don’t tempt me.”
Susan was speechless.
Did she tempt Ben in any way?
Wasn’t it just his mind filled with nonsense?
But seeing Ben’s increasingly dangerous gaze, Susan got a bit flustered and swiftly changed the
subject, “Besides
the Miller family’s drama, is there any other gossip?”
Knowing full well that Susan was sidestepping, Ben gave her a meaningful look–before casually
mentioning. “Nothing much else. Just that Leo’spany hasunched a project to develop a dating
game.”
“Is that so?” Susan paused briefly, not giving it much thought, “Anyone can develop a game. The
market will decide who wins and who loses.”
In reality, with the powerful Al as her ace in the hole, Susan hadn’t considered the possibility of losing.
Ben was aware of this.
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So, after sharing this bit of gossip, the couple brushed it aside and moved on.
Two monthster.
The Storm Group announced the sessful development of a new smartphone.
The Storm Group dered that aunch event would be held the next day, the phone code–named
Future One.
The world buzzed with excitement.
Ben had previously stated that the most anticipated smartphone series from Storm Group was the
Future Series.
The release of the Future Series would signify that Storm Group had achieved epoch–making progress
in a certain
field.
Epoch–making!
Such weighty words.
The previous Allure series phones, equipped with thetest system, received unanimous praise.
But that was just the Allure One.
Not the Future One.
The Storm Group, simply by releasing the name of a phone series, without revealing anything else, had
set
countless minds racing.
What breakthrough did the Future One achieve?
Simultaneously.
Isabe also saw the news.
Her face turned deathly pale.
Future One?” Isabe’s expression twisted slightly, “Future One! How is this possible, how could it be?”
Isabe, what’s wrong? You look terrible,” Leo noticed Isabe’s distress and asked with concern.
sabe shook her head, seemingly in a daze.
Leo didn’t probe further, saying, “If there’s nothing important, can you oversee things at thepany?
I’m going out co y cards.”
Saying so, Leo walked out, preupied with his own concerns.
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He felt his life was now like a fairy tale.
Forpany matters, he only needed to set the general direction. Isabe would handle the details.
She was a ssmate from his school days, quite capable, and to add to that, she harbored deep
feelings for him.
So, entrusting thepany to Isabe gave him peace of mind.
Moreover, what pleased Leo the most was that Isabe never interfered with his leisure activities.
She even proactively allocated funds for him, insisting he should enjoy himself to the fullest.
Without Penelope overseeing his personal life and with Isabe managing thepany, all he needed
to do was spend money liberally.
Life couldn’t get any better than this.
After Leo left.
Isabe’s hands trembled as she frantically searched for news about Future One.
This shouldn’t be happening.
This shouldn’t.
Future One wasn’t supposed to be released now!
In her memory of the past life, Future One had officiallyunched at the end of this year.
And yet, it was still early in the year.
The release of Future One only meant one thing.
The Storm Group’s Al project had been a sess!
But how could that be?
She had poached Marc. Without him, how could Susan develop an intelligent Al?
It was impossible, utterly impossible.
Muttering to herself, Isabe hurried to Marc’sb.