Chapter 243

The partnership between NovaSight Labs and Everett Mercer was finalized, yet critical business components still required suitable collaborators.

To accelerate the search for ideal partners, boost company visibility, and drive expansion, NovaSight Labs had arranged an investment symposium, which commenced Monday morning.

After dropping Chloe Harrington at school, Camille Hartwell headed straight to the hotel venue.

Gabriel Ashcroft and his team were already present when she arrived.

As the company's lead engineer, Camille was scheduled to deliver a keynote speech and field media questions shortly.

Backstage, she reviewed the agenda with Gabriel.

Tristan Rutherford arrived moments later.

He had barely settled into his seat when Everett made his entrance.

Twenty minutes later, Gabriel and Camille took the stage for their presentations.

Everett appeared attentive during Gabriel's segment, but when Camille stepped forward, his expression darkened.

Was Gabriel seriously entrusting the crucial product and technology introduction to Camille?

Camille didn't spare Everett a glance. Whether presenting company products or addressing technical inquiries, her tone remained composed and confident. She answered every question flawlessly, displaying no trace of hesitation.

The moment Camille began speaking, Everett's attention wandered elsewhere, showing no interest in her presentation.

As she handled product-related queries, he assumed NovaSight Labs had prepped her with scripted responses.

His mind drifted until he noticed Tristan's intense focus on Camille.

Unlike Everett, Tristan listened with rapt attention, fully engaged in her every word.

Everett dismissed it as Tristan's typical professional demeanor.

Post-conference, Camille and Gabriel's schedules grew even more demanding.

With an afternoon meeting at Vertex Dynamics, Everett departed quickly after exchanging brief pleasantries with Gabriel.

He arrived at Vertex Dynamics before Damien Harrington.

Heading straight to Selene Lancaster's department, he found the office buzzing with energy.

Cedric Dunmore greeted him immediately. "Good to see you, Mr. Mercer."

Everett nodded in acknowledgment. Selene glanced up and added, "Damien should arrive in about ten minutes. Please wait momentarily."

Selene's casual reference to Damien's schedule revealed their close working relationship.

"I'm aware," Everett replied. "His assistant already informed me."

Changing subjects, he observed, "The atmosphere here is quite lively today. Celebrating something?"

Cedric responded eagerly, "We've been stuck on a major technical roadblock for over a week, but Ms. Lancaster just cracked it. Now we can finally progress, so everyone's energized."

Another team member chimed in, "We owe this breakthrough entirely to Ms. Lancaster. Her Ivy League PhD makes all the difference - her technical expertise far surpasses ours."

"Absolutely," others agreed.

Everett had always recognized Selene's talent, but now witnessed it firsthand.

Hearing the team's praise, he felt genuine admiration. "Congratulations."

Selene smiled graciously. "Thank you."

Then she added modestly, "But I can't take full credit. Damien has been mentoring me intensively lately. That's what enabled such rapid improvement."

Her statement carried undeniable truth.