At Vortex Technology, the new product launch event continued.
After delivering the opening speech, Deanna stepped back, leaving the stage to the host and the technical team.
Even so, she and Lance remained the center of attention.
Many media representatives were there specifically for the two of them.
When the host and technical staff introduced the product's features and opened the floor for questions, many reporters directed their attention to Deanna and Lance.
"Miss Jones, Mr. Mercer, can we ask you a few personal questions?"
"Sorry, today is about the company's product launch. I won't answer any questions unrelated to the product. I hope you understand."
Deanna and Lance had anticipated that reporters might ask personal questions and had prepared accordingly.
Despite this, some reporters persisted. "Miss Jones, could you make an exception? I'll only ask three questions."
"No!"
Before Deanna could respond, Lance's cold and unyielding voice cut in.
He glared at the reporter who had spoken and said icily, "If you don't want to conduct your interview here, I can have someone escort you out."
As he spoke, he signaled to the security personnel nearby.
Seeing security approaching, the reporter quickly apologized.
"Mr. Mercer, I apologize. Please don't take it personally."
"There won't be a next time."
Lance gave him a cold glance and signaled the security to return to their positions.
Deanna couldn't help but smile at the scene. She leaned closer to Lance and whispered, "You were right; these reporters are really persistent."
Their plan had been for Deanna to politely refuse any personal questions, playing the good cop. If the reporters persisted, Lance would step in as the bad cop.
Thanks to Lance's authority, the rest of the launch event went smoothly.
The reporters didn't dare ask any more unrelated questions, allowing everyone present and online viewers to gain a detailed understanding of Vortex Technology's new product. Many online users even hoped that Vortex Technology would quickly develop this product.
"If this system is developed, we won't need to buy foreign chip systems anymore."
"Exactly, we won't be at the mercy of foreign companies anymore. Well done, Vortex Technology!"
"I need to buy some Vortex Technology stocks now. I bet their stock will rise after today."
Online discussions were buzzing.
Xavier, who was closely monitoring online trends, noticed this phenomenon.
He also saw that Vortex Technology's stock was steadily rising.
After the event ended, he happily reported the news.
"Mr. Mercer, Missus, there's good news. The launch event was very successful, and our company's stock has significantly increased."
"That's indeed good news."
Deanna was pleasantly surprised by this unexpected benefit and smiled.
She turned to Lance and noticed he wasn't surprised at all. She asked instinctively, "Why aren't you surprised?"
Suddenly realizing something, she said, "Did you foresee this outcome?"
Without waiting for Lance to respond, she continued talking to herself.
"No wonder you wanted me to hold a press conference."
"As long as you understand. This is the fourth lesson I'm teaching you: in business, you must plan ten steps ahead, or even a hundred."
Lance held Deanna's hand and carefully explained his strategy and arrangements for this event.
Xavier wisely stepped aside but kept his ears open to catch Mr. Mercer's mini-lecture.
After all, such opportunities were rare.
And in this world, probably only Missus could get such hands-on business lessons from Mr. Mercer.
Just then, Xavier's phone rang.
Not wanting to interrupt their lesson, he reluctantly stepped aside to take the call.
A few minutes later, he returned but hesitated to speak to Deanna.
Deanna noticed his expression and asked, "Mr. Nelson, is there something you want to say?"
"It's not a big deal. I just received news that Garrett was beaten and sent to the hospital."
Xavier relayed the content of the call.
Deanna was surprised.
Garrett got beaten?
Curious, she asked, "Who beat him?"
"It was Kamden, the former general manager of Vortex Technology."
Xavier replied truthfully.
Deanna was taken aback.
She couldn't understand why Kamden, as Garrett's subordinate, would dare to beat him.
She also had another question.
"Why are you still keeping an eye on Garrett?"
Deanna looked at Lance.
Lance seemed prepared for her question and explained, "With the new product launch and its high value, Garrett would definitely try to take advantage of it. Keeping an eye on him isn't much trouble and prevents him from causing issues."