Chapter 74

"Ms. Thorne, Mr. Blackwood, today is such an important day. I was afraid you wouldn't show up." Richard spoke. Sierra, clearly in no mood, simply nodded. "It really is an important day." "Mr. Blackwood, you seem to be troubled by something," Richard said with a hint of insinuation. "Did you receive some new information, perhaps?" Aaron shot him a cold look. "Mr. Upton, maybe you should worry about your own press conference. I heard your system might not be quite as impressive as advertised." Richard's smile froze. "I was simply being considerate, Mr. Blackwood. Also, what do you mean by that?" "Nothing," Aaron replied before leading Sierra into the venue. Inside, the front rows were already filled with reporters from various media outlets. The Butterfield Group team was busy with the preparations. Zach and Dolores sat on the left side of the stage, while Esther and Russell stood off to the side, deep in conversation. "Ms. Butterfield looks nervous," Sierra said to Aaron. "And s