Chapter 722
Susanna’s face went instantly pale.
Sophia quickly grabbed Susanna’s arm. “You need to apologize to Ms. Langston right now p>
But Susanna looked reluctant, her expression tight with resentment.
Sophia turned to Lemira at once. “I’m so sorry, Lemira. My sister really shouldn’t have spread those rumors. I’ll make sure she clears things up for you on the campus forum, okay p>
She absolutely couldn’t let Susanna get into more trouble; the last thing Sophia wanted was a sister with a criminal record.
Lemira gave a sardonic smile and stood up. “Excuse me p>
She walked straight down to the stage, heading over to speak with the MC about her upcoming remarks.
Susanna whispered, “Lemira’s actually getting ready to speak? Is she the student representative p>
“No. The first person to speak is the company representative,” Sophia replied, her expression growing more complicated. Even if she didn’t want to admit it, Lemira clearly had some real ability.
Susanna was stunned. That woman—Lemira—a company representative? What right did she have?
Sophia could hardly keep her composure. She returned to her seat, already beginning to strategize.
She couldn’t let Lemira keep stealing the spotlight.
Soon, Lemira stood at the podium. “Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Lemira. I’m currently a freshman in the Computer Science department at Orvin University. But today, I’m not here as a student representative—I’m here as the company representative p>
Her words set off a wave of murmurs and envious glances throughout the auditorium.
Susanna’s face twisted in anger. “What’s she so smug about? She only got this far thanks to Mr. Everhart. She’s just putting on a show p>
Deep down, Susanna refused to believe Lemira could have achieved all this on her
own.
But Sophia knew better. She’d sent people to look into Maple Group and confirmed that Lemira was genuinely capable—and truly the head of technology.
That was why Sophia saw Lemira as her greatest rival.
She needed to come up with a plan.
After introducing the artificial intelligence project, Lemira looked out at the students and said, “Don’t envy others, because the future belongs to us the younger generation p>
As soon as she finished, thunderous applause and cheers filled the room.
Orion watched the confident girl on stage, unable to resist applauding for her. The once timid girl had truly transformed.
Her poise and bright smile were like a full, luminous moon-leaving a deep impression on his heart.
After her speech, Lemira stepped
down from the stage, her gaze
finding Orion, it seemed he’d been at her side all along, s attention never wavering.
The defenses Lemira had so carefully built up began to crumble, just a little.
She walked over and took the seat beside him, leaving just half an inch between their arms-close, but not too close.
Orion turned to look at her. “That
was a
pretty fiery speech. Sounded
like you
I were ready to leave us
old-timers in the dust p>
“You’d better watch out then,” Lemira replied.
“And how careful should I be?” he asked, suddenly leaning in and narrowing the space between them.
Lemira looked up, finding his face right in front of hers-so close she could make out the smoothness of his skin.
She suddenly realized his complexion was better than most women’s clear and flawless.
Her heartbeat skipped unexpectedly. Why did he have to get so close?
The scene caught Sophia’s eye and felt like a knife twisting in her chest.
She abruptly stood up. Seeing Lemira leave her seat, Sophia immediately followed.