NovelEnglishChapter 166 Rivers Group on the Brink
Chapter 166 Rivers Group on the Brink
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“Conrad, you tried to burnalive 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 accusing you of stealing someone else's research for
commercial 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 accusation?”
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“Did Rivers Group really commit 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
leftshocked and deeply disappointed.”
He paused, letting his gaze sweep across the room before continuing, “If Mr. Jayson’s accusations are true, then
Rivers Group's actions not only violate business ethics; they're a disgrace to scientific research. As an investor, |
fully support a thorough investigation and will cooperate completely with the relevant
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authorities.”
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Reporters quickly jotted down every word, cameras flashing 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, | understand that behind any
truly valuable technology lies the dedication of countless researchers. | fully support your efforts to reclaim what
is rightfully yours. If you're willing, Houston Group is ready to provide you with
comprehensive support to bring this technology to market and help more patients.”
Jayson was visibly stunned. He clearly hadn't expected Larry to offer an olive branch at a moment like this.
But he still remembered what his benefactor had told him. He turned Larry down. “Thank you, Mr. Larry, but I'm
not ready to think about that right now.”
Larry didn’t push. Instead, he nodded and went along with it. “Of course. If you change your mind later on, feel
free to contactanytime.”
Sloane sat quietly among the crowd, watching Larry handle the situation with ease and turn the tide in his favor.
With this kind of maneuvering and reaction speed, no wonder he was able to take the reins of the Houston family
empire at such a young age.
The press conference ended in a chaotic mess, but the fallout had only just begun.
A few days later, 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 left comatose
by the blaze, but fortunately, he had safeguarded the critical data, allowing the truth to cto light.
As soon as the news broke, Rivers Group's stock price plummeted. Already on shaky ground, the company 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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