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Chapter 284 Dawn and Duplicity
He waited the entire night-until six o'clock the next morning.
Just then, Sloane stepped out of her apartment building. She wore a simple top and jeans, her long hair loose
over her shoulders, looking effortlessly fresh and composed.
She paused when she saw Lucas’s car, a flicker of surprise in her eyes. Then she made her way over.
Lucas’s gaze shifted, a trace of panic flashing in his eyes. He cleared his throat and spoke in a calm tone.
“Morning. | just happened to be passing by-thought I'd give you a ride to school.”
Sloane glanced at the black suit he still had on and didn’t call him out on the obvious lie.
She got into the car, buckled her seatbelt, then turned to Lucas with a light tone. “Yesterday's press conference
was a big success. Congratulations.”
Lucas’s hand paused slightly on the steering wheel. His eyes-clouded with something unreadable.
Her breezy tone left him strangely deflated.
He knew the media reports were all exaggerated nonsense, but her complete lack of concern-no hint of jealousy,
not even mild annoyance-left him frustrated and adrift.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe wanted her to care, just a little. Even a flash of jealousy would've made him feel like she still cared.
But her indifference made him feel... helpless.
After dropping Sloane off, Lucas drove straight to the office. He took off the wrinkled suit from last night and
changed into a fresh one from his wardrobe.
Andrew arrived promptly with a report. “President, we've already handled all media coverage from yesterday's
press conference.”
“Good,” Lucas replied coldly. “I don’t want to see any more false reports.”
Andrew nodded. “Also, the sixth-generation robots developed with Peak Corp have officially been deployed. The
humanoid robots are now assisting local police patrols, and the dog-type models are operating in key zones
across several cities. Initial data shows they've already helped solve three cases- patrol efficiency has increased
by thirty percent compared to traditional methods.”
Lucas’s eyes lit with approval. “Excellent. Keep tracking their performance. Also, schedule a visit to Peak Corp
next week-1 want to see the latest developments myself.”
Andrew agreed and added, “One nfore thing, sir. The media has shown a lot of interest in the sixth-gen models,
especially their law enforcement applications. Would you like to arrange a feature interview to highlight our tech
advantage?”
Lucas considered it, then nodded. “Do it. But keep the focus on the technology’s contribution to public safety.
Keep personal matters put of it”
“Understood,” Andrew replied, bowing slightly before leaving
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Left alone, Lucas walked to the window, gazing into the distance. His mind, however, was still on Sloane.
What was she doing now?
Meanwhile, Sloane arrived at a small café near campus, as planned.
Ginnie had been waiting for a while, seated by the window with a coffee in hand, her expression poised and
composed.
When she saw Sloane walk in, she smiled faintly, a trace of mockery in her tone. “Ms. Sloane, for a while there, |
thought you wouldn't dare show up.”
Sloane returned the smile with calm eyes. “With such a warm invitation from Ms. Ginnie, how could I possibly
decline?”
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