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The venue. 

Reporters entered the memorial hall in an orderly fashion. 

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This time, James represented the foreign Jaxon Group. Almost immediately upon arrival, he drew all the attention. 

The cameras were practically all aimed at him. 

Although he was older now, his years of self–care showed. 

His aura was striking, drawing gasps from those around him. 

Beside him was a robot. 

Its design resembled a standing giant panda. 

Its black–and–white eyes were clear and comical, endearing even. 

And its eyes could move. 

When it spoke, the display on its mouth showed its emotional fluctuations. 

At the moment, the robot seemed irritated by the noisy environment. 

“I don’t want to be here,” it said in a grumpy tone. 

James gently patted the robot’s head. 

“Alright, we’ll go in soon. I know you like quiet, so I’ve prepared a lounge for you.” 

Robot said, “That’s better.” 

The surrounding reporters were stunned. 

“Is he trying to butter the robot up?” 

“Who’s the master here, really–the man or the robot?” 

“The robot looks so arrogant.” 

“Really, Mr. Richardson probably never expected to create a diva like this.” 

“Maybe it’s some kind of masochist thing?” 

Everyone joked, and then the reporters began the live broadcast. 

This was a major Mapleford event, with multiple media outlets streaming simultaneously. 

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Viewership in the live room quickly surpassed ten million. 

Next, the remaining collaborators appeared. 

Ruby stood at the front. 

Next to her were Yvette and her father, Remy Martinez. 

Remy was elderly, his hair fully silvered. 

Perhaps due to recent setbacks, his spirit seemed low, his gaze dim. 

Even when reporters tried to interview him, he politely declined. 

By the end, he maintained a sullen expression throughout, refusing any interaction. 

“I heard the Martinezes were threatened by a foreign company. 

“What exactly happened?” 

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“Seems like a patent issue. That was the trigger. The Martinezes had no patent and were profiting illegally.” 

“I heard that afterward, it was like everyone piled on; foreign–controlled mines, everything was taken 

over.” 

“So that’s basically bankruptcy?” 

“Exactly. Now the Martinezes are liquidating assets, selling much of it at rock–bottom prices.” 

“Yeah, I know about this too. Yesterday, someone bought their Starry Sky Villa. 

“Reportedly for 200 million.” 

“The Martinezes are really in decline!” 

“No choice; this whole thing is just bizarre.” 

“Look, here comes Mr. Eric.” 

Eric and Alice arrived relatively late. 

They were complete outsiders in this matter. 

“Ms. Spencer, could you say a few words?” 

The reporters hadn’t captured strong material earlier and didn’t want to miss this last opportunity. 

Alice paused mid–step as she was stopped. 

The 

reporters sensed an opening and asked quickly. 

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“What surprises or sparks do you expect from today’s collaboration?” 

Alice smiled. “Not sure about sparks, and probably no surprises.” 

The reporters froze. 

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She was the first person to speak so candidly in front of the media. 

Is she not scared of being contradicted? 

After all, this was a commercial collaboration. Regardless of profit, it should count as a surprise. 

Because James’s abilities were impressive, he had united many major Mapleford companies–half of which were from Nolan Group. 

A quick–thinking reporter asked, “Ms. Spencer, you don’t want to cooperate, but your mother–in–law does. Are you at odds over this?” 

“Is Nolan Group going to split?” 

“Yes, things between you two haven’t seemed right lately.” 

Eric addressed the cameras calmly, “Nolan Group will never split. Please do not spread false rumors.” 

He then had Daniel disperse the reporters and led Alice inside. 

In the corner of the venue, Linda watched, her eyes full of hatred. 

When she arrived, the reporters hadn’t even recognized her identity. 

Yet they treated Alice with deference. 

Why? 

She was just a country girl! 

She would never again allow Alice to stand in front of her. 

From now on, they would remember only her name–Linda Spencer! 

“Linda,” Gary approached, a smile in his eyes. 

Charlie followed, his expression extremely gentle. 

The two stood on either side of Linda. 

“Are you upset?” 

Linda said nothing. 

Gary guessed, “Did you have a fight with Les?” 

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Linda lowered her head. “Gary, don’t ask. It’s nothing.” 

Charlie sneered. 

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“Linda, although our family isn’t as prominent as the Reeses, if Les bullies you, tell your brothers. We’ll always back you up.” 

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