Akio was very ambitious, and wanted to diversify his business to different technological domains. Not only did his company excel in artificial intelligence, they were also researching electronic chips as well. However, they were unable to make a breakthrough in their research, resulting in their inability to produce the electronics they wanted. Hence, they were stuck in third place.

For over a decade, the man had been trying to destroy the partnership between H Group and KCL Group, in hopes of replacing H Group as KCL�s business partner. If his company, Higashino Corp, could sign a contract to work with KCL, he was confident that they would surely surpass H Group in the future.

�Mr. Hunt, you�re so calm! Could it be that you�ve already signed a contract with KCL in private? If that�s the case, congratulations are in order!� Akio nodded as he naturally flashed Stefan a fake smile.

Truthfully, he had no idea about the man�s relationship with the new chairman of KCL, and was just trying to pry information out of Stefan.

�No, I�m not close to the new chairman,� Stefan replied indifferently.

�Oh? You aren�t?� Akio�s eyes lit up, and his lips curved into a grin. �Looks like we�ll be having a fair competition then, Mr. Hunt. KCL might choose to work with Higashino Corp now, or even someone else entirely.�

�Indeed. As long as the person is genuine about working with them, they�d probably have a chance at signing a contract with KCL,� Stefan said honestly. Back then, due to his special relationship with Julian, H Group was the sole company that formed a partnership with KCL Group.

However, now that Julian had been replaced by the new chairman, he wasn�t quite sure if he�d be able to successfully win KCL over.

He had tried to find out about the new chairman�s identity from Julian, but his nephew had no idea who the person was either. This only made Stefan even more curious about the person�s identity.

�Oh no, that�s simply too inconsiderate! If Higashino Group were to partner up with KCL, wouldn�t that make us H Group�s biggest threat?� Akio maintained his smile, pretending to be kind.

�Besides, isn�t H Group facing a lot of issues right now? Not only has your primary research team left, but your investors, with the Murphys in the lead, intend on withdrawing their investments as well. If your most important G6 chip project fails, H Group might even face bankruptcy. We�re really worried about you!�

Stefan chuckled coldly. �If you�re so worried about us, Mr. Higashino, why don�t you just voluntarily give up on working with KCL?�

�That won�t do!� Akio�s expression shifted instantly. �How could we miss out on such a great opportunity?�

At that moment Frederick�s call had finally gotten through, but the person on the other end of the line gave him a rather odd request.

�Umm�� The president put down his phone and looked at Seraphina, who was in the meeting room outside of the conference. �Miss Murphy, whether the new chairman attends and whether our conference goes successfully� is up to you! We�re counting on you!�

Everyone immediately turned to Seraphina.

"Huh? Is� Is it really up to me?" The woman was stunned. Although the Murphys were the biggest sponsor of the event, the family was actually not familiar with the electronics industry. Seraphina had only been acknowledged because of all the money her family had spent, so she felt a bit insecure attending such an event. However, hearing that she would be the sole reason behind the success of this event, she felt pride bloom in her.

"Yes, Miss Murphy, the newest chairman of KCL, requested you, specifically, to cooperate with them�"

"I'll do anything for them! It's an honor for me to be of assistance!" Seraphina was even more excited after hearing that the new chairman had personally requested her. After all, if she managed to befriend this new director, she would become a renowned figure within the technology industry as well. Powerful and rich businessmen would have to put effort into getting on her good side if they wished to work with KCL.

If that happened, Stefan would definitely have more respect for her, and rely on her even more. JrNovels.com