A day later, many young and vibrant people arrived at Vortex Technology.
These were the interviewees Deanna had called in following Lance's advice.
Although there were many people on site, it was orderly, with everyone queuing up for their interviews.
During this time, many quietly exchanged information, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
However, the interview room was very serious.
The reason was simple: both Deanna and Lance were present.
The interviewees didn't know Lance and Deanna, but they could tell from their aura that these two were important figures.
Especially when they heard someone address Lance as Mr. Mercer, they couldn't help but speculate.
After all, the relationship between Vortex Technology and Mercer Group was well-known in the industry, and there was only one person who could be called Mr. Mercer.
As a result, the interview process went smoothly.
Lance assisted Deanna in selecting several talented individuals.
These people were fresh out of school but had strong learning and practical abilities, making them highly malleable.
Lance also helped Deanna finalize two management personnel.
By the end of the workday, the interviews were over.
Deanna brought Lance back to the office and smiled, "Finally, everything is done. Next is the project launch. Should we pick an auspicious day to start?"
"The project launch doesn't need to be rushed. Let these people get acclimated first before we bring out the project," Lance suggested a different plan.
He explained his reasoning, "Even though we've signed confidentiality agreements with these people, it's always good to be cautious. They all come from different places and have their own pride; they need time to gel."
Deanna found his reasoning sound and decided to follow his plan.
Thus, over the next month, Vortex Technology officially got on track.
The support team sent by Lance also left accordingly.
Seeing the thriving Vortex Technology, Garrett and Mia were consumed with jealousy.
Especially Emily, who had been anxious due to Raphael's proposal of divorce. Seeing Deanna doing well both in her personal life and career only fueled her jealousy further.
She couldn't stand being overshadowed by Deanna. If she couldn't have a good life, neither should Deanna!
Deanna was unaware of these feelings.
Seeing the company getting on track and starting to generate revenue finally eased her deep-seated worries.
What excited her most was that her collaboration with Mercer Group had officially begun.
To this end, they planned a press conference to promote the new product and lay the groundwork for future sales.
Accompanying this news was the announcement that Deanna and Lance would attend the press conference together.
This news caused a sensation among all media in Cloudmere.
Everyone knew that Lance rarely appeared at press conferences or even agreed to interviews unless absolutely necessary.
But now, this top man in Cloudmere was willing to attend a press conference for his fiancée. It caused a stir. among the media.
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Soon, it was the day of the press conference.
The Vortex Technology office building was bustling with activity.
Media reporters were everywhere outside.
However, this did not affect Deanna and Lance.
They entered the office early through the back door, leaving those waiting downstairs empty-handed.
"Lance, can you take another look at this speech for me?" Deanna asked, handing her draft to Lance.
Lance chuckled, "This is the fifth time I've reviewed your speech today. It's perfect. Trust me, don't be nervous."
He pulled Deanna into his arms and gently patted her back, trying to calm her down.
Deanna knew she was overly nervous. It was her first time participating in such an important project launch and she wanted everything to go perfectly.
Seeing Deanna pursing her lips in silence, Lance guessed her thoughts and continued to comfort her, "Don't worry. With me here, nothing will go wrong."
"Hopefully," Deanna replied softly.
She was actually worried that Garrett and Mia might seize this opportunity to cause trouble.
Little did she know that Garrett and Mia wanted to cause trouble but didn't dare to offend Lance.
As a result, the press conference began smoothly.
Deanna wore a sharp white women's suit and walked into the venue arm-in-arm with Lance.
The two of them in black and white outfits looked unmistakably like a couple.
Seeing this, the media reporters frantically took photos of them.
"We are delighted to have you all here today for Vortex Technology's new product launch. I am Deanna, the new chairwoman of Vortex Technology. I believe many of you are familiar with me."
As the host, Deanna stood on stage to deliver her speech.
Her words were met with a round of applause from the audience.