The Real Heiress Rules the World (Sloane Rivers) novel Chapter 166

Chapter 166 Rivers Group on the Brink

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Chapter 166 Rivers Group on the Brink

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“Conrad, you tried to burn me alive along with all my research data, but it looks like I’m harder to kill than you thought.” Jayson spoke coldly, then pulled a thick stack of documents from his bag and raised them high. “These are all the research materials and experimental data from the start of the project to clinical trials. Each page is signed and timestamped. Conrad, what do you have to say now?”

Conrad’s expression changed drastically. He looked around in panic, then barked toward the stage floor, “Security! Get this man out of here!”

But the police had already stepped forward, blocking the security guards from moving. One officer pulled out his badge and said firmly, “Mr. Conrad, we’ve received a report accusing you of stealing someone else’s research for commercial gain. Please cooperate with our investigation.”

The conference room descended into chaos. Reporters rushed forward, firing off questions one after another.

“Mr. Conrad, how do you respond to Jayson’s accusation?”

“Did Rivers Group really commit intellectual property theft?”

“Who’s the actual developer of this technology?”

Conrad and Marshall were cornered; their faces had gone ashen. Neither of them could get a single word out.

Larry, as an investor, found himself surrounded as well.

Even in the face of the media swarm, Larry remained calm and collected. “Friends of the media, please stay calm. As an investor, I’ve always had high hopes for Rivers Group’s technology. But what happened today has left me shocked and deeply disappointed.”

He paused, letting his gaze sweep across the room before continuing, “If Mr. Jayson’s accusations are true, then Rivers Group’s actions not only violate business ethics; they’re a disgrace to scientific research. As an investor, I fully support a thorough investigation and will cooperate completely with the relevant

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Reporters quickly jotted down every word, cameras flashing nonstop. With just a few statements, Larry had not only distanced himself from Conrad but also cast himself as a principled and responsible figure.

He took the opportunity to extend an offer to Jayson. “Mr. Jayson, as an investor, I understand that behind any truly valuable technology lies the dedication of countless researchers. I fully support your efforts to reclaim what is rightfully yours. If you’re willing, Houston Group is ready to provide you with

comprehensive support to bring this technology to market and help more patients.”

Jayson was visibly stunned. He clearly hadn’t expected Larry to offer an olive branch at a moment like this.

But he still remembered what his benefactor had told him. He turned Larry down. “Thank you, Mr. Larry, but I’m not ready to think about that right now.”

Larry didn’t push. Instead, he nodded and went along with it. “Of course. If you change your mind later on, feel free to contact me anytime.”

Sloane sat quietly among the crowd, watching Larry handle the situation with ease and turn the tide in his favor. With this kind of maneuvering and reaction speed, no wonder he was able to take the reins of the Houston family empire at such a young age.

The press conference ended in a chaotic mess, but the fallout had only just begun.

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