Chapter 333

Chapter 333:
The Evans Group had ventured into artificial intelligence research during Jarrett’s leadership, a field they had pursued for over a decade without any significant breakthroughs.
Jarrett had initially authorized the AI R&D Department primarily to support Emmanuel’s aspirations. Emmanuel had developed a passion for AI development since childhood and had majored in the subject at university. After graduating, he decided to carve out a career in the field. To support this ambition, Jarrett allocated two entire floors of the Evans Group headquarters to Emmanuel’s projects, giving him the freedom to experiment and innovate.
Unfortunately, despite Emmanuel’s enthusiasm, his skills fell short. Over the years, he not only failed to achieve anything remarkable but also drained substantial funds from the department. Under his leadership, the AI R&D Department became the only division in the Evans Group operating at a loss. This failure deeply hurt Emmanuel’s pride.
Perhaps influenced by his father’s interests, Lance had developed a strong passion for AI research and pursued the same major in university. During his college years, Lance began working alongside Emmanuel’s team on an ambitious AI project called Seek.
After graduation, Lance transitioned smoothly into full-time work and quickly ascended to the role of project director. Emmanuel pinned his final hopes on the Seek project, determined to end his career with a breakthrough. Lance matched his intensity, pouring all his energy into the work, eager to establish his name in the AI field.
Whispers began to circulate that the project was nearing completion, stirring excitement throughout the entire department.
Elliana, however, remained unimpressed by their technological ambitions. Originally, her purpose for visiting the AI R&D Department had been to confront Lance about his persistent disrespect. She had planned to teach him a lesson in humility but had since shifted her focus. Now, suspecting that Lance might be Jody, she sought an opportunity to drug him and confirm her theory.
She had imagined the AI R&D Department as a serene sanctuary—quiet spaces where brilliant minds stared at screens, either hunting elusive bugs or lost in deep thought. Instead, she was met with chaos that rivaled an emergency room.
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The department hummed with frantic energy, like a beehive under siege. Everyone moved with tense urgency, rushing between stations with wild-eyed focus. Even after standing at the entrance for several minutes, not a single person acknowledged the stranger in their midst. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ.net
Elliana made no attempt to disrupt their rhythm. She remained still, observing the chaos with a clinical interest. After ten minutes of careful observation, she finally pieced together the unfolding drama. The Seek project—their collective obsession—had revealed a critical flaw just as it neared completion. Without a solution, years of meticulous work would crumble to dust. The implications weighed heavily in the air. It would mean countless hours, endless late nights, and passionate debates—all rendered meaningless. No wonder anxiety coursed through the department like electricity.
Word had spread that the project had already consumed two billion dollars in funding. Failure now wouldn’t just disappoint—it would transform their magnum opus into an industry-wide cautionary tale.
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