Chapter 246

Chapter 246

We all loved the design industry. Even without the connection to the Sullivan family, we'd still see each other often.

This time, I came to this project because I wanted to see him.

Back in the day, we used to argue heatedly over design issues.

Now, those times had left us with deep feelings and memories.

Jonathan's eyes lit up, and his smile returned.

Everyone listened to our friendly conversation with mixed expressions.

I knew what they were thinking.

Being able to talk so casually with the president of the Sullivan Group's overseas branch proved I wasn't lying.

I really was the general manager in charge of the Novaria market!

Lily realized this, and jealousy flashed in her eyes.

I understood why she was jealous of me.

She'd been locked up in prison, unaware of my situation, and must have assumed I was doing poorly.

Even though Patrick had brought me to see her, she wouldn't believe the Sullivan family would genuinely care about me.

After all!

If the Sullivan family truly cared about me, why wouldn't there be any news coverage of my background?

In her mind, I was still Liam's useless ex-wife.

She must have come back wanting to show off, only to have me steal all the attention.

Even more, I'd become a manager at an international company.

It was perfectly normal for her to hate me!

Albert twisted the pinky ring on his left hand, casually glanced at Jonathan, and asked sharply, "This dinner was organized by the Sullivan family, yet as president, you're so late. Is this your attitude toward the Novaria market?"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

The smile disappeared from Jonathan's face. He looked coldly at Albert and asked bluntly, "Since we're all here for this gathering, we should all be friends. I've always held respect for everyone in the Novaria market. On the other hand, Mr. Sanchez, you accused me without asking questions first. Is this the Sanchez family's attitude toward working with us?"

The two faced off silently, their gazes colliding in the air like exploding flames.

Unable to bear it, I stepped forward and positioned myself in front of Jonathan.

Then I explained to everyone graciously, "Jonathan was late because he gave way to an ambulance earlier."

"However, this happening is ultimately my responsibility." I bowed to everyone. "Let me apologize to you all first."

"But," I changed my tone and clapped my hands, "as you all saw earlier, when illness strikes suddenly without a doctor nearby, it can be very dangerous."

After I finished speaking, black-suited bodyguards from the Sullivan family brought over a machine. The screen was as large as a computer, with cute expressions flashing on it.

I patted the machine behind me and explained to everyone, "This is an AI health assistant newly developed by the Sullivan family. It can not only comprehensively check your body but also professionally analyze your health condition and create exercise plans. I participated in its design too. If you have any hidden illnesses, it will analyze them immediately and can even call an ambulance for you through voice commands."

Albert watched my actions, his eyes flickering. He said nothing more; he just forcefully twisted his ring.

"I don't believe it." Lily stepped forward. Though she wore a smile, her words were ill-intentioned. "Sophia, no matter how advanced a machine is, it can't replace a doctor. I've studied abroad too and encountered many of these AI machines, but their error rates are very high. Even if some machines can identify patients' symptoms, they can't say anything useful, and patients still have to go to the hospital for comprehensive examinations."

Hearing Lily's words, everyone started murmuring.

"Ms. Smith studied abroad. What she says shouldn't be wrong."

"But she's been in prison too. Can you trust what she says?"

"This machine looks advanced, but it's probably not much different from previous medical equipment. Ultimately, it's not very useful."

I laughed and said unhurriedly, "Technology is becoming more and more advanced. Naturally, we can't look at it with old perspectives. Lily, even though you've been abroad, you don't understand these things. For example, when someone fainted earlier, if you really understood this stuff, why didn't you react at all?"

This left Lily speechless.

The people around also realized what I'd just pointed out.

"Ms. Davis is right. If Lily really knew, why did she just stand by earlier!"

"Don't forget, although she's been abroad, she's also spent quite a bit of time in prison. We can't trust what she says."

Faced with my question, Lily's face darkened. She clenched her fists and raised her head to ask me, "In that case, do you dare make a bet with me? The machine and I will diagnose a patient at the same time. Let's see who's faster and more accurate. I do know something about this!"

Lily confidently raised her chin, "Well? Do you dare? If you lose, Sophia, you'll apologize to me publicly and admit that the machine developed by the Sullivan Group is useless!"

This made Jonathan's eyes darken, and his gaze at Lily became more menacing.

This bet was truly vicious.

If I didn't accept, it would bring negative impact to the Sullivan family.

If I lost, I'd face accountability from the Sullivan Group's board of directors!

The Sullivan family was already in chaos. If this continued, things would really go wrong.

I saw him give me a look of dissuasion.

But I just smiled.

The next second, I raised my head and said seriously, "I'll bet with you."

"But let's add one condition. If you lose, you'll publicly admit that the machine developed by the Sullivan Group is the best, and you'll purchase 100 units as a donation. That's not difficult, right?"

"Fine!" Lily ignored her friends' advice and agreed immediately.

She was very excited at the moment, completely disbelieving that this machine could beat her.

Or rather, what she least believed was that I could be better than her!

I sneered.

"Then let's begin." I looked around. "Does anyone want to participate?"

Everyone stood there, looking at each other.

As members of prestigious families, being diagnosed publicly was somewhat off-putting.

During the silence, Albert stepped forward. His deep eyes fixed tightly on me with an unfathomable meaning. "I'm also curious what the Sullivan Group's machine will diagnose."

I didn't meet Albert's gaze. I just calmly instructed, "Please stand on the machine and place your hands in the designated positions."

Seeing that Albert didn't look at her, Lily's face immediately darkened.

I knew what she was thinking.

She'd always bullied the weak and feared the strong. She definitely wouldn't dare vent her anger on Albert, so she could only rudely shout at me, "You're delaying my diagnosis!"

This time, I didn't go along with her. Instead, I sneered, "Delaying you? This small problem stumps you? Then you should just admit defeat."

I raised my eyebrows and emphasized, "Or are you saying you don't even have this much courage?"

Lily was very angry. It looked like she wanted to say something in response.