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    The sight made Emmanuel’s patience snap. Without hesitation, he lifted his hand and pped the back of Lance’s head. “You idiot! Always zoning out, nearly messing up everything. You better remember this—never judge someone by how they look. Got it?”


    Lance rubbed the spot where he’d been hit and nodded quickly. “Yes. I’ve learned my lesson.”


    That answer took some of the fire out of Emmanuel’s temper, but he wasn’t finished yet. He straightened his posture.


    “Lance, you should take a cue from Cole. When choosing a partner, don’t focus only on looks. Character matters most. When the timees, use Elliana as your standard. Got it?” Emmanuel said.


    Lance gave a faint smirk. “Dad, that kind of girl isn’t easy to find. Elliana is one of a kind. She excels at everything she does. Girls like her aren’tmon.”


    Emmanuel nodded. “True.” Then, without beating around the bush, he asked, “Do you like Trinity?”


    Lance froze, surprised that his father had already figured it out. He didn’t know what to say. “Dad, I…”


    “Drop it,” Emmanuel cut him off sharply. “Yes, Trinity was raised by the Evans family, and I shouldn’t speak ill of her. But the truth is, she’s very ambitious. Your current status and career won’t impress her. She won’t wait around for you to climb up. The two of you won’tst.”


    Lance felt uneasy. “But Trinity treats me well.”


    Emmanuel gave a shortugh. “You’re still too green. Trinity is nice to everyone in the Evans family. Even Jeff once fell for her charms. You’re not special to her.”


    Lance pressed his lips together and said nothing.


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    Emmanuel went on. “If she had to pick one of the Evans sons to marry, do you think you could beat Jason?”


    Lance went quiet. Jason had the upper hand in both talent and position. And Jason also seemed to like Trinity. He knew he didn’t stand a chance.


    Emmanuel ced a firm hand on Lance’s shoulder. His voice softened. “As your father, I see things you don’t. Trinity isn’t as simple as she seems. I don’t want you to end up with someone like her. Give up on her.”


    “Dad, you can say we’re not a match, or that she doesn’t like me. But don’t say she’s not a good person. Trinity is kind, pure, and exceptional,” Lance replied.


    Emmanuel let out a sigh. “Alright. No matter what I say, it won’t change anything. See for yourself. Time will show the truth.”


    Unaware of the conversation between Emmanuel and Lance, Elliana left the AI R&D Department and headed straight to the elevator, eager to see Cole.


    She didn’t notice the three people following her until she reached the executive elevator. She turned around. “Why are you following me?”


    Hutton smiled. “It’s been a while. I just wanted to talk with you a little more.”


    Dillen and Alonso stepped forward. “Us as well. Just a little more time.”


    Elliana frowned slightly. “Didn’t we already talk for quite a while?”


    “That was different. There were too many people around. Now we want to talk about something private,” Hutton said.


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