Chapter 254
Chapter 254:
The post exploded like a bomb, and within minutes it rocketed to the very top of the trending feed.
“Shouldn’t we at least wait for Gracie’s side of the story? Why does this whole thing feel so fake p>
“Wait for what? Come on—how could a woman climb that rung in the science world on her own? In the end, it’s because she married into power. With enough money, you can buy titles, awards—everything p>
“Do you hear yourself? That’s pure sexism. Why can’t a woman be successful? Countless female scientists have made groundbreaking achievements that have shaped our world. Only someone petty and insecure would say something that shallow p>
“In upper-class circles, reputation is the real currency. I’ve gone through her company’s financial reports, and there are definitely some red flags… Plus, that original post laid everything out in detail. The odds of Gracie being involved in academic fraud aren’t exactly low p>
In the blink of an eye, live streams and comment sections refreshed so fast it was hard to follow. Within a few short minutes, tens of thousands of comments had already flooded in.
Inside the venue, the lights suddenly dimmed.
A lone spotlight shattered the darkness and fixed on the middle of the stage, where Gracie was already standing.
Microphone in hand, she wore a sharp, fitted suit that outlined her slender frame while keeping her look clean and professional. Her light makeup didn’t dull her aura in the slightest; if anything, it made her stand out even more among the women in the room.
“Thank you for your patience,” Gracie began. “We’re officially starting today’s launch. Before anything else, I’d like to thank all of you for your interest in Radiant Technologies. However, before I introduce the new technology, there is something else I need to address p>
Every camera in the hall swung toward her at once. Under the intense focus and tension, Gracie didn’t waver. She held her ground, untouched by the storm raging around her.
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At that moment, the massive screen behind her flicked on, displaying the very post that had set the internet on fire.
“I’m sure most of you have already seen this,” she said calmly. “It was posted only ten minutes ago. It goes into great detail about how I supposedly faked my research and stole someone else’s results. The way it’s written is so vivid and dramatic that, if I weren’t the one being accused, I might actually believe it myself p>
A reporter raised his hand, and Gracie gave him a small, polite nod.
He got to his feet, lifting the microphone to his lips. “Since you’ve addressed the online accusations, could you please clarify whether Radiant Technologies has engaged in any kind of academic wrongdoing? And is the new technology you’re unveiling today actually taken from Theoria Sciences?” He paused for a second, then continued, “Everyone here knows Theoria has been working in this area for years. How did your team manage to achieve a breakthrough in just a few months? Did you somehow gain access to their experimental data in advance p>
The hall instantly fell dead silent.
Carl turned to look at Theo, shock written across his face. “So this was your move p>
“What do you think? Pretty effective, isn’t it?” Theo’s mouth curved into a smile. “Dropping that post right before the event guarantees a reaction like this. Even if their technology holds up, people will still doubt it. Radiant Technologies is going to pay for this in the long run p>