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    “Conrad, you tried to burn me alive along with all my research data, but it looks like I’m harder to kill than you thought.” Jayson spoke coldly, then pulled a thick stack of documents from his bag and raised them high. “These are all the research materials and experimental data from the start of the project to clinical trials. Each page is signed and timestamped. Conrad, what do you have to say now?”

    Conrad’s expression changed drastically. He looked around in panic, then barked toward the stage floor, “Security! Get this man out of here!”

    But the police had already stepped forward, blocking the security guards from moving. One officer pulled out his badge and said firmly, “Mr. Conrad, we’ve received a report using you of stealing someone else’s research formercial gain. Please cooperate with our investigation.”

    The conference room descended into chaos. Reporters rushed forward, firing off questions one after another.

    “Mr. Conrad, how do you respond to Jayson’s usation?”

    “Did Rivers Group reallymit intellectual property theft?”

    “Who’s the actual developer of this technology?”

    Conrad and Marshall were cornered; their faces had gone ashen. Neither of them could get a single word out.

    Larry, as an investor, found himself surrounded as well.

    Even in the face of the media swarm, Larry remained calm and collected. “Friends of the media, please stay calm. As an investor, I’ve always had high hopes for Rivers Group’s technology. But what happened today has left me shocked and deeply disappointed.”

    He paused, letting his gaze sweep across the room before continuing, “If Mr. Jayson’s usations are true, then Rivers Group’s actions not only vite business ethics; they’re a disgrace to scientific research. As an investor, I fully support a thorough investigation and will cooperatepletely with the relevant

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    Reporters quickly jotted down every word, cameras shing nonstop. With just a few statements, Larry had not only distanced himself from Conrad but also cast himself as a principled and responsible figure.

    He took the opportunity to extend an offer to Jayson. “Mr. Jayson, as an investor, I understand that behind any truly valuable technology lies the dedication of countless researchers. I fully support your efforts to reim what is rightfully yours. If you’re willing, Houston Group is ready to provide you with

    Jayson was visibly stunned. He clearly hadn’t expected Larry to offer an olive branch at a moment like this.

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    Larry didn’t push. Instead, he nodded and went along with it. “Of course. If you change your mindter on, feel free to contact me anytime.”

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    The press conference ended in a chaotic mess, but the fallout had only just begun.

    A few dayster, the police released their preliminary findings. The evidence showed that Conrad had indeed stolen Jayson’s research and had tried to destroy the evidence by setting a fire. Jayson had been leftatose by the ze, but fortunately, he had safeguarded the critical data, allowing the truth toe to light.

    As soon as the news broke, Rivers Group’s stock price plummeted. Already on shaky ground, thepany now teetered on the edge of bankruptcy.

    Marshall was a wreck, running around frantically trying to salvage the situation, but no one was willing to help him.

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    Out of options, he went to the school to confront Sloane.

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