Clearly accustomed to Marco’s demeanor, Sullivan Paonly offered a show of his open palms in surrender,
simultaneously throwing a cheeky wink towards Loraine.
“Young miss, don’t misinterpret my words. It was merely a compliment, devoid of any ulterior intent. Now, shall
we proceed to the task at hand?”
His demeanor swiftly turned sober and he shifted his position slightly.
Loraine’s eyes caught sight of a line of logos on the wall behind
Sullivan, representing the Research Institute of the Solar Company.
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It was Solar Company again?
Caught off guard, Loraine glanced at Marco and queried, “Is your acquaintance part of Solar Company's scientific
research team? How did you two cto know each other?”
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Marco could feel a knot of unease forming. He scrambled for an acceptable explanation.
Damn it! Why had it slipped his mind?
At Loraine’s query, Sullivan seemed taken aback, asking in surprise,
“Huh? Didn't Marco brief you?”
Loraine’s eyes widened in surprise as she looked at Marco, held in place by sheer disbelief.
“What other secrets are you keeping from me?”
Despite his outward composure, Marco was internally grappling with his own thoughts. He feared that Sullivan
might disclose his position as the president of Solar Company.
He wasn’t ready for such a revelation just yet.
It slipped Marco’s mind that Sullivan could have been either in the laboratory or in the office during this time,
with the emblem of Solar
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Company prominently displayed behind him.
Understanding the situation, Sullivan gave Marco a quick glance, and then turned to Loraine.
“In fact, Solar Company is pioneering the future of surgical robotics, and Bryant Group is playing a part as well.”
Loraine had harbored suspicions about Marco's ties with the Solar
Company ever since he recommended their mutual friend Davy to meet with representatives there. Suddenly,
everything clicked into place.
“I was oblivious to the fact that you've been associated with Solar
Company for such a long time.” Her respect for Marco's business savvy was evident in her words, “Solar
Company is a global front-runner in research and development, especially in the realm of smart healthcare.