Chapter 119
Chapter 119
Juliette immediately blocked his way. “What are you doing? Are you planning to get out of the car and go to the venue yourself?”
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Patrick’s entire body was covered in wounds, and his condition was serious. In Juliette’s mind, he was at risk of crumbling at any moment.
So when she saw Patrick get out of the car, her heart leaped into her throat.
Patrick looked at her and said, “We’re already here anyway. It’s just another few more steps.”
His tone was flat, but his attitude was firm, and his aura brooked no refusal.
But Juliette still refused to let him go. He was so badly injured. She couldn’t imagine the consequences if she didn’t take it seriously.
“Don’t worry, I know my own condition. I won’t die,” Patrick said.
After a moment of thought, he added, “If you’re really worried, just keep an eye on me.”
Juliette thought for a moment, then finally reached out to him.
Patrick froze for a second, then placed his hand in hers. Juliette held his hand, and together they walked towards the press conference venue.
Meanwhile, Jose had already announced the end of the
press
conference.
He stepped down from the stage and touched the phone in his pocket. His international flight ticket was ready, and his luggage had been transported to the airport.
Now, all he had to do was leave the venue, go to the airport, and he could completely bid farewell to this country.
His child, wife, and parents were all waiting at the airport. It was just a matter of time.
Jose suddenly felt a little anxious, wishing he could take off right now. As a result, his steps became a little messy as he quickly retreated backstage.
In the end, as soon as he retreated backstage and saw the person in front of him, he froze.
Jose’s lips trembled violently, the blood instantly draining from his face, leaving him speechless.
“Mr. Lane, you finished everything so quickly? Where are you going in such a hurry?” Patrick asked slowly.
Jose felt the pressure around him increase. He wondered if Patrick found out that he had been bribed to betray the
company.
Jose carefully considered what he had just said. If he wanted to quibble, it didn’t seem like there would be a problem.
“Mr. Clarke, you’re alright?” Jose looked as if he was finally relieved. “I was so worried when I heard the news that something had happened to you.”
Patrick did not speak but looked at him quietly.
Jose was unsure of Patrick’s attitude, but no matter what Patrick’s thoughts were, he had to do his best to defend himself.
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Jose said, “Such a serious matter happened to the company today. It has really caught us off guard. You and Mr. Conner weren’t around, and we were all terrified. At this critical moment, the seniors in the company said that someone had to step forward and address the situation.
“The company has always treated me well. I thought that no matter what, I should step forward and say a few words to recover losses for the company. Thus, the company held a press conference just now, and I went up to say a few words. I hope that it did not have any adverse effects on the company. I sincerely hope that our company can overcome this difficulty.”
After Jose finished speaking, he lowered his head.
He believed that his words were justified. Moreover, Patrick seemed to be seriously injured and unable to discern the truth of his words at this moment.
After thinking for a while, Jose added, “Mr. Clarke, you don’t look well. You should go to the hospital first. We’ll take care of the company’s affairs.”
He silently applauded himself for his psychological quality and intelligence.
But suddenly, Patrick took a step forward.
Patrick’s tall figure stood straight in front of Jose, and Jose immediately felt an overwhelming pressure, as if a mountain was pressing down on him.
“If I leave, won’t you take advantage of the situation?” Patrick said coldly, “The company has treated you well, but you betrayed me and the company at such a critical moment.”
“I didn’t, Mr. Clarke.”
“You didn’t? You admit that the problem lies with the company’s technology when the matter hasn’t been investigated yet. Are Mr. Conner and I dead? We haven’t even said anything yet. Who gave you the right to speak?”
Patrick’s cold voice cut through the air, making Jose’s legs tremble.
“The press conference isn’t completely over yet, and I’m standing in front of you right now. Why, you don’t plan to let me, the real boss, go out and say a few words to everyone?”
Jose staggered a little, blocking the passage to the stage.
After realizing that, Jose did not move away quickly but weighed his options.
He had already cashed the check. After completing this task, he would be able to live a carefree life abroad with his family.
The Montgomery family was wealthy. Macroft Group had nothing to fight against the Montgomery family.
As an ordinary person, he knew too well the choice that would benefit him most.
He didn’t want to be completely crushed by the Montgomery family, together with Macroft Group and Patrick.
The press conference is over. I apologized to the public. There’s nothing more to say, Mr. Clarke,” Jose said under great
pressure.
Patrick glanced sideways, and a bodyguard immediately stepped forward and subdued Jose.
Then, Patrick walked to the front of the stage in his shiny leather shoes.
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Since Jose had just announced the end of the press conference, people were leaving the venue.
But someone shouted, and the rest of the people looked at the stage and saw Patrick.
The venue immediately became noisy.
Everyone was even more surprised that Patrick was covered in bandages, and the camera flashes went off wildly.
Patrick said, “I’m sorry to meet you all twice in one day in this way.”
Even though he was injured, Patrick’s air of authority did not diminish in the slightest.
As in the daytime, standing next to him was Juliette, and the couple faced the camera together.
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Mr. Clarke, your company’s latest technology has already led to the destruction of a family when it was just launched. Can you give us an explanation for that?”
“Mr. Clarke, did you rush this untested technology to market because your entertainment career was unsuccessful and you were desperate for money?”
“Mr. Clarke, how did you get those injuries? Did they result from a car accident involving your company’s technology? You’re much luckier than the family of three who died today. They died because of your technology.”
Patrick faced a barrage of questions like these.
He remained calm and swept a cold glance over the crowd. Then he said unhurriedly, “Who told you that anyone died in the family of three who used our company’s latest technology?”
The crowd looked at each other. They had all seen the news; there was no way the husband and child in the car could have survived in that situation.
They wondered if the news was fake.
