Chapter 584:

“Why would you think that? I’m merely suggesting a demonstration, Ms. Bennett. Are you feeling guilty or fearful?” Yolanda responded.

Alicia dropped her usually calm demeanor and raised an eyebrow. “Are you trying to provoke me?”

Sensing a developing story, reporters swarmed, cameras flashing. A showdown seemed imminent. Accustomed to getting her way without restraint, Yolanda disregarded subtlety and timing. “Why all the chatter? Did I strike a nerve?” she asked.

“You’re the one who’s been talking nonstop, yet you accuse me of being long-winded,” Alicia retorted.

Yolanda began to formulate a retort, but Alicia cut her off. “I can demonstrate the chip’s functionality right here, but only on one condition, Miss Moss.”

Undeterred, Yolanda replied, “If you’ve truly fixed the chip, I’d accept not just one, but ten conditions.”

A slight smile touched Alicia’s lips, her eyes gleaming with determination. “Alright, then.”

Alicia proceeded to the exhibition hall on the first floor, where the Q Robot was displayed within a glass case. A throng of reporters, cameras at the ready, followed closely.

Corey, standing beside Yolanda, his expression unreadable, asked, “What are you trying to accomplish?”

Yolanda dismissed him. “You fool, don’t you see you’ve been duped by Alicia? She’s incapable of fixing that chip; she’s bluffing.”

“And how can you be so sure?” Corey asked skeptically.

“Just watch,” Yolanda replied. “With all these cameras on her, the world will soon witness Alicia’s charade unravel, humiliating both her and Caden.”

Corey glanced at Alicia, his frown softening slightly upon hearing this. “Really?” Curiosity replaced his skepticism.

As Alicia inserted the chip into the robot, Yolanda approached. Alicia turned to her. “Miss Moss, given your heritage as Dorian’s daughter, your promises carry significant weight, correct?”

All cameras focused on Yolanda.