Chapter 622
The rich kid quickly agreed. “Exactly. Don’t let a woman get in the way of work, Mr. Everhart. That’s not your usual style p>
Orion’s gaze swept across the room. “Weren’t you all eager to meet the chief technical engineer for the Al project? Well, I brought her with me today p>
The room fell completely silent.
Sophia stared at Lemira, her hand gripping her glass so tightly she thought it might break. She couldn’t believe it.
The rich kid was the first to voice his shock. “Mr. Everhart, you don’t mean to say this streamer is the chief engineer, do you p>
Orion nodded. “That’s right. She is p>
“How is that possible? Mr. Everhart, are you joking with us p>
“She’s a streamer. I’d believe she’s a good gamer, but the chief technical engineer? No way p>
Orion tapped his long fingers on the table, his commanding gaze silencing everyone in the room.
He finally spoke. “Do I look like I’m joking about this p>
The expressions around the table shifted. Orion wasn’t known for making jokes, but the idea that the brilliant chief engineer they’d heard so much about was a young girl seemed impossible.
The rich kid couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Everhart, this is all a bit hard to believe. She doesn’t look anything like the chief engineer from the rumors p>
Who the hell would believe that?
He was probably just trying to impress his new girlfriend, propping her up with a fancy title.
Orion stared him down. “You’re too quick to judge people by their appearance. That’s how you got swindled out of all that money by a woman before p>
Laughter rippled through the room. The rich kid’s face turned red, but he retorted, “That’s different. I fell for a honey trap. And frankly, Mr. Everhart, this looks pretty similar We’re all investing with you. What if you end up like me, getting played by a woman? Our investments would go down the drain p>
Hearing the chatter, Lemira glanced at Orion. He looked furious.
She knew that because of her age, no one besides her colleagues at Maple Group would believe her. It was to be expected.
Orion’s face was a mask of cold fury, his dark eyes narrowed. He rapped his fingers on the table, a clear sign of his displeasure.
“In that case,” he said coldly, “our partnership is terminated p>
Sophia quickly intervened. “Orion, don’t be angry. What you said is hard to believe, and we’ve all been friends for years. We’re here to make money together. There’s no need for things to get this ugly p>
Orion shot her a look. “This dinner… I don’t recall inviting you, did I p>
Sophia’s expression froze, her face a picture of humiliation. “We’re all friends. Can’t
I just stop by p>
Lemira was slightly surprised. Was Orion actually standing up for her?
The rich kid who had been so aggressive earlier now approached Lemira with a glass of wine. “Miss please, be the bigger person and don’t hold this against me. I had no idea you were so talented. You can handle men and you can handle code. I’m truly impressed”
Lemira glanced at the glass. “At least I don’t pretend to know things I don’t, or make empty boasts p>
Sophia came over to smooth things over. “Ms. Langston, it’s a small misunderstanding. Just let it go, for my sake p>
“Why should I do you any favors?” Lemira’s tone was icy. “I don’t even know you p>