Chapter 378

I focused my gaze on the shareholder who was mocking me. Upon closer examination, I recognized him as Mr. Adkins, the very individual who once engaged in a heated argument with Bruce. He had asserted that even if Bruce's father were alive, he would still have to respectfully address him as 'Mr. Adkins.' Seeing that I remained silent, he continued his mockery. "Bruce, even if you have your selfish intentions, you ought to assemble a dependable R&D team. We've been investing funds incrementally, yet what have they managed to deliver?" Following his lead, several other shareholders chimed in, intensifying the criticism and openly berating Bruce in front of everyone. Their words were anything but subtle, and even as an outsider, I found them rather harsh. "Ladies and gentlemen," I cleared my throat and said calmly, "If I may, could you allow me to finish presenting the data? Rest assured, these data aren't a product of speculation. They've been meticulously assessed by a reputable insti