The 24th Century Warrior Became a Fake Heiress novel Chapter 225

r 225 The Poisoned Code

Finis!

“The remaining share can be divided between the two of you however you like–I won’t interfere. How d that sound?”

Adrian and Marcus exchanged glances, then chuckled softly.

of Carter Group’s assets right off the bat. If I recall correctly, our companies are the

the effort here.”

“Ms. Carter, isn

a little too much?

“You’re aski

ones putt

Adria

inv

ed even, and Marcus added with a light laugh, “Besides, even without you and Jeremy d have taken down Carter Group ourselves.

hat’s asking a lot for someone who hasn’t lifted a finger yet?”

carried a clear edge.

started off by demanding half of Carter Group’s future profits, even though she hadn’t anything so far.

from Adrian and Marcus‘ perspective, Audrey’s mere absence of interference was already a win- wasn’t necessarily aware of that.

h meant there was still room to negotiate.

iness was about chasing profit. If Audrey couldn’t bring enough to the table, they’d simply negotiate her own–maybe to a third, or even just a quarter of Carter Group’s holdings.

When both men pushed back, Audrey allowed a smile to touch her lips.

Leaning back gracefully, she let her hair fall against the deep green upholstery of the chair.

“It seems you two aren’t

ng completely honest with me,” she said, her voice soft but steady.

“In that case, let me put my cards on the table.

“The core code for Carter Group’s product… it’s flawed, isn’t it?”

Her eyes settled

. When sh

‘saine

Je

N

carefully studying their reactions.

anged, she wasn’t thrown off. Instead, she continued in the

aren’t strong enough to develop a fully market–ready tune.

to go head–to–head with both of you—and didn’t postpone the launch

he must have a working product–or at least a presentable prototype

ndering. Given ‘eremy’s expertise in this held, he wouldn’t be wrong.

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Chapter 225 The Poisoned Code

“Which leads to the real question: where did my cousin get that so–called finished product?”

Á faint smile played on Audrey’s lips. “You two seem so confident.

“Before meeting you, I wasn’t entirely sure what was really going on.

Finishe

“But now, seeing you here, I’m convinced–you ‘sold‘ part of your core code to Carter Group, didn’t you?

“Through some… back–c

Audrey lightly tapp

you were so sure

“When the pre

Audrey had

Before

B

method?”

on the table. “My cousin got his hands on that portion of the code, and that you started buying up all the media hype.

arter Group’s system is going to crash, am I right?”

eading situations.

hadn’t been certain how to approach a partnership with them.

cked into place.

tely rigged something at Carter Group–most likely the core code of the Neural- system, or possibly the product itself.

d never let outsiders near the finished prototype.

the code.

sion remained composed as she watched Adrian and Marcus, whose calm façades showed the racks. “So now, gentlemen,” she said quietly, “shall we discuss a real partnership?

aine one.”

er words, Adrian’s smile faded. He looked directly at her, his voice low. “Eugene won’t let you anywhere

r the company, much less the core code for the Neural–Network Interface System.

Even if you try to use the

Why wouldn’t it?”

Audrey cut hi

nature eith

he sm

ou any good–“/

as flaws, that means your own product isn’t fully

wouldn’t have needed to resort to a setup like this to deal with Carter

p only started development recently. If Powell Group’s product were truly Ar challenge with a lot more confidence.”

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