Chapter 784
The sudden voice immediately drew everyone’s attention back to the stage.
Celeste and Matthias were standing relatively close to the stage, so they instantly recognized the person who had appeared.
It was Quentin.
The two exchanged a brief glance. Combined with what Quentin had just said, they had already figured out exactly what he was trying to do.
Another interruption made Philip frown.
Seeing this, Thomas immediately walked toward Quentin. “Sir, Professor Lancaster has something important to handle right now. If you have any questions, perhaps you could wait until later and find an opportunity to—”
Quentin didn’t even look at him. His eyes remained fixed on Philip. “Professor Lancaster, please don’t misunderstand. I have no intention of deliberately causing trouble. I’m simply curious.
“Because as far as I know, Ms. Locket-the CEO of InnovaTech and Mr. Fleming’s girlfriend—also wanted to study under you. Yet you rejected her just now.
“Why? Is it because you think Celeste is more outstanding than her?”
The Lockets and Shaws, along with Narcissa and the others, were standing farther away from the stage. But the moment Quentin appeared, they recognized him as well.
And once they understood what he was trying to do, their expressions immediately changed, especially Harvey and Lilian.
Jorge naturally knew about the conflict between Quentin, YodaVision, and Wynn.
Seeing Quentin suddenly appear on stage surprised him, but after hearing his first sentence, he actually smiled, his entire body relaxing.
Xavier didn’t know who Quentin was. Watching the situation unfold, he leaned toward Jorge. “What’s going on?”
Jorge smiled. “He’s the one who originally recommended Ms. Locket to join YodaVision.”
Xavier immediately understood. “Fuck! So he’s here to expose Celeste? We’re actually going to get a show?”
Jorge looked toward the stage and raised the corner of his lips and hummed a response.
Caleb also overheard Jorge and Xavier’s conversation and paused himself.
When Jorge noticed his gaze, the smile on his face faded slightly. Xavier also became awkward, scratching his head as he suddenly didn’t know what to say.
“Caleb, I didn’t mean “
Caleb interrupted calmly. “It’s fine. Let’s just watch.”
Wynn’s mind had gone blank for a moment when Philip had stepped onto the stage and announced his intention to take Celeste as his student.
Now, seeing Quentin suddenly appear on stage and hearing what he said, her thoughts froze again.
By the time she regained her senses, Quentin had already finished his second sentence. Neither she nor her family had any chance to stop him.
If Quentin had only mentioned her
name as the CEO of InnovaTech,
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many people present might not have immediately known who he was referring to.
But the moment he added that she was Trevor’s girlfriend, everyone immediately understood that it was Wynn.
Many people present genuinely had
no idea that Wynn had wanted to become Philip’s student. However quite a few people knew that Wynn was also in the Al industry. So, wanting to study under Philipwasn’t Surprising at all.
After all, who wouldn’t want to become Philip’s student?
So, the moment Quentin spoke, a wave of shocked murmurs swept through the banquet hall. Everyone began looking around for Wynn.
Although many people didn’t know who Quentin was, they could tell from his words that he seemed to be standing up for Wynn.
Wynn’s hand tightened around her wineglass until her knuckles turned white. She forced herself to calm down with all her strength.
Then she put on a faint smile, maintaining the composure and dignity expected of her.
She immediately walked toward the stage and quickly spoke. “Mr. Quentin, I indeed
But at the same moment, Philip spoke as well. Holding the microphone, his voice completely overshadowed hers.
He looked at Quentin. “Are you Ms. Locket’s friend?”
Quentin answered, “Yes.”
Philip glanced down toward the direction Wynn was walking from Then he spoke. “Although saying this may offend Ms. Locket, in my opinion, Celis indeed more outstanding than Ms. Locket.”