Chapter 321 Jackâs statement was highly ambiguous. Juliaâs face fell. She hadnât expected Jack to bring Alice to this dinner, let alone act so familiar with her in public. Didnât he care about her feelings? Everyone assumed they were a couple.
Alice looked at Jack. Didnât he know this was misleading? Who was âhis personâ?
Jack ignored her, pulling out a chair for Alice before sitting next to her. Alice noticed that was Juliaâs seat. Didnât he see?
The atmosphere became tense. Rumors circulated about Jack protecting a girl; was it the streamer Lemon Sweet?
Julia was ignored. She said, âJack, weâre discussing the new AI project. Miss Windham wouldnât understand; sheâd be bored.â
The young man added, âYeah, what would a streamer know about this?â This was condescending. Julia moved; people immediately made room for her.
Someone changed the subject.âMaple Leaf won the bid, with the best technology and funding. The product will dominate the market.â
âThanks to Mr. Wilsonâs excellent judgment. My family didnât believe in the project, but we were proven wrong.
Alice listened to the discussion about the Al projectâs potential. Once the product launched, Maple Leafâs value would double, and her income too.
Julia said subtly to Alice, âIf youâre bored, you can leave. No one will mind. Alice replied indifferently, âItâs alright.â
The young man said, âSo the streamer is interested in the Al project. What are your thoughts?â Alice shook her head. âNothing yet. It was still early; talking about the future was boasting. The young man laughed sarcastically.âStreamer, you can ask if you donât understand. No need to pretend.â
The atmosphere soured. Julia pretended to drink, her eyes cold. She wanted Alice to see the difference in their social circles.
Jackâs expression changed. Before he could speak, Alice chuckled.
The young man stared at Alice. The streamer is laughing? Is pretending to understand funny?â âIt is.â Alice looked at him calmly.âYou got the name of Maple Leafâs new system wrong. And the performance specs you mentioned are from the previous version.â
âThatâs impossible! A streamer wouldnât know this. Did you steal information from Mr. Wilsonâs computer?â The young man looked at Julia, wanting to save face.
Julia said, âJack, you should be more careful. Even if you care about Miss Windham, there are limits. The competition is fierce. If Miss Windham leaks information...â
The young man agreed.âDonât let a woman affect your work. This isnât like you, Mr. Wilson.â Jack scanned the room. âYou all wanted to meet the Al projectâs chief engineer? I brought her.â Silence. Julia stared at Alice, incredulous.
Chapter 321 The young man exclaimed, âMr. Wilson, you mean this streamer?â
Jack nodded.âYes.â
âThatâs impossible! Are you joking?ââA streamer? Sheâs good at gaming, but how could she be the chief engineer?â
Jack tapped the table, his gaze sweeping the room. He said, âDo you think Iâd joke about this?â
Their faces changed. Jack wasnât the type to joke, but a young female chief engineer was unbelievable.
The young man asked, âMr. Wilson, this is unbelievable. She doesnât look like the chief engineer.â Who would believe this? Jack probably promoted her to appease a woman.
Jack looked at him.âYou judge by appearances, which is why women swindled you.â Everyone teased him. The young man, blushing, retorted, âThatâs different. I was tricked. This looks the same; weâre investing with you. If you get scammed, our investments are gone!â Alice looked at Jack; he seemed angry. She knew, apart from her colleagues, no one would believe her.
It was normal.
Jackâs expression was cold. He tapped the table.âThen the cooperation is terminated.â Julia said quickly, âJack, donât be angry.
Itâs hard to believe. Weâve been friends for years. Letâs make money together. No need for this.â
Jack looked at Julia.âI didnât invite you.â
Juliaâs face fell. âWeâre friends. Canât I come?â
Alice was surprised. Was Jack defending her?
The young man came to Alice with a glass. âStreamer, youâre amazing! Youâre good with men and code! Iâm impressed.â
at Alice looked the glass.âAt least I donât pretend to know things I donât.â Julia tried to smooth things over.âMiss Windham, itâs a small matter. Give us some face.â Alice said coldly, âWhy should I give you face? Are we close?â