Jordan Hawthorne didn’t say anything.
But if you look closely, you’ll notice that the man’s eyes beco increasingly deep and his aura is very cold.
A business executive at the sa table originally wanted to get up and toast to him, but seeing his reaction, he could only give up regretfully.
Though the Hawthorne Group holds a significant position in Veridia,
in the pharmaceutical industry, it doesn’t have much influence.
Even if one wants to collaborate, it’s hard to make connections.
However, everyone found it strange, given the previous fiascos and all the jokes made, why would Jordan Hawthorne co to this banquet tonight?
What exactly are they planning to do?
With a mindset eager for gossip, the crowd switched to discussing the seat arrangent at the main table.
One curious executive asked, "Is that seat next to Director Warren reserved for soone?"
On Sabrina Hayes’s table, others were also asking.
"Is there still so big shot who hasn’t arrived yet?"
"Now that the banquet has started and they haven’t shown up, could it be they’re making a grand entrance?"
"Wow, how big of a star must they be?"
Sabrina herself was also curiously asking Josee Sheffield, "Who’s that seat reserved for?"
Josee shook his head and said, "If you ask , I’m not really sure either."
Sabrina was surprised and said, "Didn’t you arrange this banquet? Haven’t you seen the guest list?"
"No."
Josee explained, "It was Director Warren who instructed to leave an empty seat, but didn’t ntion who would be coming, not even Director Warren himself is sure if they’ll co.
It’s not just you all who are curious, I am too..."
Sabrina withdrew her gaze, looking at that empty seat, feeling sowhat familiar with the scene.
It seems...like the last summit.
However, Mr. Fitzgerald has already clarified that he won’t attend tonight, right?
Then it shouldn’t be him, right?
Thinking this way, Sabrina didn’t pay attention anymore.
Later, as the dinner was nearly over, people began to take their glasses to toast those at the main table.
The area around Elder Shepherd once again beca lively.
Josee softly said to Sabrina, "Get ready, shall we head over too?"
If they don’t move soon, the banquet will be over.
"Mmm." Sabrina nodded.
She hadn’t gone to greet them earlier because she didn’t want to disturb her ntor catching up with old friends.
But from her ntor’s perspective, maybe he’d think she wasn’t being proactive enough in admitting her fault.
If she doesn’t go now, there’s going to be trouble again.
She didn’t want the old man to hold her back over such trivia, so she quickly got up...
Behind her, Brooke Sinclairs had been keeping an eye on the situation ahead.
Seeing Sabrina stand up and move towards the main table, she imdiately pulled Jordan Hawthorne and said, "Jordan, look, everyone is going over to the main table to toast, should we go too?"
Brooke Sinclairs was doing this with so concern.
Because of Sabrina Hayes’s profession and her previous impressive reputation.
If Sabrina went first, she might win the favor of those at the table.
And given their opposing statuses, it would put them at a disadvantage in initiating conversations later.
Quickly, Sabrina approached the main table with so nervousness.
She walked directly to her ntor’s side, about to greet him.
But she was interrupted by a voice from behind.
"Elder Shepherd, we finally et!"
Brooke Sinclairs spoke as if she was very familiar, saying, "We’ve visited several tis recently, but you were always busy and not available. It’s great to see you today, we must toast to you."
This drew everyone’s attention to her.
Including Sabrina.
She was a bit surprised that Brooke Sinclairs had been visiting her ntor?
Why?
What was she planning to do?
Sabrina furrowed her brows slightly.
Josee Sheffield watched this scene with a playful expression, not really taking Brooke Sinclairs seriously.
At this mont, Brooke raised her glass with a light smile on her face, looking like soone unaware might think she was so junior friend of Elder Shepherd.
Moreover, it seed as if Elder Shepherd wouldn’t have a choice but to toast with her.
There were people who recognized the pair and began to whisper.
"Brooke Sinclairs and President Hawthorne actually know Elder Shepherd?"
"They even visited him, they must be quite familiar, right?"
So were puzzled, saying, "Since they’re so familiar with Elder Shepherd, why is Hawthorne Group’s research so poor?"
"When you put it that way, I am puzzled too. If they could consult Elder Shepherd, the Hawthorne Group would have soared by now in the pharmaceutical sector, right?"
"Oh, what’s there to discuss, Elder Shepherd is old, he’s been residing in the south for years, seldom coming to Veridia. It’s normal for him not to be involved in these matters."
"Speaking of which, doesn’t Elder Shepherd have an apprentice? I rember this Brooke Sinclairs, isn’t she from this industry too?"
This statent left the surrounding crowd in disbelief.
"Isn’t it her?"
"She shalessly stole soone else’s formulations, how could Elder Shepherd teach such a character?"
"I don’t believe it either..."
"Brother, you’d better not talk nonsense."
"If it isn’t Brooke Sinclairs, then did Elder Shepherd’s apprentice actually co? Where is she now?"
...
Just as the guests were discussing this, Elder Shepherd withdrew his gaze from Brooke Sinclairs.
His eyes were indifferent, his voice emotionless as he asked her, "Is there sothing you need?"
He had no intention of raising his wine glass, just sat there looking unbothered, not considering Brooke at all.
Brooke Sinclairs did not feel embarrassed, instead offered a smile and said, "It’s nothing, I have always admired you, elder.
From years ago, I heard the famous na of ’The Chiron Sect’, your dical skills are known worldwide, and within the industry, no one doesn’t respect you, even outside the industry, many have long admired you..."
Listening to Brooke’s flattering words, the old man’s expression didn’t change whatsoever.
He replied calmly, "There’s no need for complints, I’m not as impressive as you say."
"How could that be?"
Brooke put on an exaggerated expression, continuing, "If you weren’t so incredible, why would there be so many people coming to seek you every day? Please don’t be modest..."
With that, she raised her glass boldly, ignoring whether the old man cared to join her, and said, "Elder Shepherd, I’ll drink to you first."
After speaking, she downed the glass in one go.
Then she finally broached the subject, "There are a lot of people here now, chatting is a bit inconvenient. Later when we have ti, we’ve booked a hot spring hotel for Elder Shepherd, if you’d please co over, we can have a good chat there, okay?"
Guests nearby were taken aback upon hearing this.
Does Brooke Sinclairs truly know Elder Shepherd?
Everyone thought Elder Shepherd would agree.
But the result was unexpected.
The old man still replied indifferently, "We’ll see."
He still didn’t show any intention of touching his wine glass.
Brooke found it hard to grasp the other party’s attitude.
He didn’t agree, but... it didn’t seem like he outright refused?
That indicates there might still be so opportunity, right?
Thinking of this, Brooke imdiately perked up, making another effort, saying, "Elder Shepherd, let introduce you to this gentleman, he is the CEO of the Hawthorne Group, Mr. Jordan Hawthorne.
You two have so connection, you know.
In recent years, the Hawthorne Group has been committed to developing an AI dical system, a lot of the data has been heavily examined from your previously published dical papers...
Our CEO also holds you in high regard."
After Brooke finished speaking, Jordan Hawthorne, who had been silent until now, stepped forward tily to greet the old man, "Hello Elder Shepherd, I am Jordan Hawthorne."
His attitude was neither servile nor overbearing, displaying his own sense of poise.
However, upon seeing him, the old man’s face suddenly darkened.
From a distance, Josee Sheffield couldn’t help but laugh mockingly, "Trying to force a connection like that? Even if the system data was based on his work, what’s it to you? It’s not like you developed it, what’s there to talk about..."
Josee’s words made Brooke’s expression awkwardly stiff.
The sa issue she worried about happened yet again.
What does Josee Sheffield have to do with her talking to Elder Shepherd?
This Josee Sheffield always cos to cause trouble for her!
Brooke clenched her hands tightly, her animosity towards Sabrina Hayes deepened.
If it weren’t for that wicked man, Josee Sheffield wouldn’t be ddling!
Jordan Hawthorne frowned slightly after hearing Josee’s words.
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly beca a little delicate.
Bear in mind, the news online was rampant earlier, many people were aware of the grievances between them.
Now with these people eting again, it seems tonight’s banquet might provide an entertaining spectacle...
The whispering guests didn’t dare to keep talking, they all turned and paid attention to this spot.
Sabrina Hayes did not make a sound, as if the topic they were discussing had nothing to do with her, she silently stood by like an invisible person.
She was the first to notice the old man’s facial shift.
Initially, the old man was already upset over her marrying Jordan Hawthorne, now the disliked person ca uninvited, rehashing old foolish deeds.
She felt the ntor, having heard this, would note her tarnishing reputation yet again.
Truly an undeserved disaster.
In the surrounding quiet, Jordan Hawthorne voluntarily spoke, "President Sheffield’s words are mistaken. Regardless of who developed it, the final developnt rights indeed belong to the Hawthorne Group, what Brooke ntioned was not incorrect."
Josee Sheffield said with ridicule, "Certainly nothing incorrect, but I’m curious, does the Hawthorne Group have nothing else of rit to show?
For so long, do they still need to use soone else’s achievents to talk business, build connections, gain accolades? Previously at the summit the Hawthorne Group’s award was due to Sabrina Hayes’ developed system.
Now trying to connect with Elder Shepherd, it’s relying once more on Sabrina’s crafted system.
Miss Sinclairs, do you enjoy standing on others’ accomplishnts, stealing the spotlight, borrowing from others for show?
How old are you now and still can’t walk your path independently?
Or do you assu Elder Shepherd doesn’t keep up with news like this, and try to pull the wool over his eyes with these topics?"
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