Save Her Lose Us (Evangeline and Soren) novel Chapter 155

He paced back and forth in a panic, wringing his hands. At last, an idea struck him. He turned to Evangeline and ordered, "Go find a lawyer. We need to prepare a lawsuit against Fawkes Enterprises."

"It's pointless," Evangeline replied calmly. "If Fawkes Enterprises actually dared to pull something like this, they've already covered all their bases. Filing a lawsuit now won't get us anywhere."

She continued, "Everyone in Serenity City knows how much power Fawkes Enterprises holds. If we push back, they could easily turn things around on us—and UME could end up worse off than before."

Theo's anxiety had clouded his judgment, but hearing Evangeline's reasoning brought him back to his senses. He didn't know much about Fawkes Enterprises firsthand, but even during his years abroad, he'd heard stories about their ruthless tactics. As far as he knew, Fawkes Enterprises had never lost to anyone.

But he never expected them to stoop so low, resorting to underhanded tricks like this.

Evangeline spoke up again. "The hardware for the AI robot is already finished. If we revise the algorithms and technical framework, we might be able to pull it off in seven days."

"Seven days?" Theo let out a mirthless laugh. "Evangeline, do you have any idea what overhauling the algorithms and technical systems would actually mean?"

He thought she was being hopelessly naïve.

He and Glenn had previously spent two sleepless weeks just trying to rework one algorithm they barely understood. Now she was making promises like this?

It seemed Glenn's help had made her believe anything was possible.

Theo snorted. "Go home. I'm going to let the PR department know we're postponing the launch event."

At this point, it seemed like the only reasonable option.

Evangeline saw the distrust in his eyes. As Theo headed for the door, she quickly stepped in front of him. "No—UME just returned to the country. This is our first launch event since then. If we delay for no reason, we'll lose the public's trust."

"And if something goes wrong at the event, we'll lose all the credibility we've built up overseas," Theo shot back coldly.

"She's not being reckless. You're just biased," Glenn replied.

Theo pointed at himself, incredulous. "I'm biased?"

Glenn nodded. "Why else do you assume she can't finish in seven days? Just because you couldn't do it, you think a woman has even less of a chance."

Theo bristled. "It's a matter of experience. And experience tells me I'm right."

Glenn's tone was unhurried. "You also said she'd never manage to develop the new product in a month last time, didn't you? But she did it. Still think your judgment is infallible?"

Theo was left momentarily speechless.

After two seconds of tense silence, he let out a cold huff. "Let's just hope she doesn't let you down this time."