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    As soon as Gabriel''s words fell, the room erupted into thunderous apuse.


    The reporter who had asked the question also joined in the pping before speaking again. "On behalf of the R&D team, I''d like to ask you, Mr. Hackett, how much of a bonus are you nning to give them now that the Gxy chip has been sessfullyunched?"


    Gabriel smiled. "The minimum bonus will start at 30,000 dors, and I''ll also give them a month off to rest and recharge."


    The room instantly buzzed with excitement.


    A full month of vacation-something most workers could hardly even dream of-was about to be a reality for the R&D team.


    "Mr. Hackett, are you serious?" The reporter looked almost as excited as if they were the one getting the vacation.


    Gabriel nodded. "Yes, absolutely."


    "Haha, then on behalf of the R&D team, thank you, Mr. Hackett!" the reporter cheered.


    Gabriel smoothly answered the reporters'' following questions, and the press conference wrapped up on a positive and harmonious note.


    Just as it was about to conclude, a reporter suddenly stood up and told Gabriel, "Mr. Hackett, I have onest question."


    Gabriel maintained his calm smile. "Go ahead."


    "There''s a rumor online iming that the Gxy chipunched today was developed using stolen core data from Prospectus Technology''s Agihop 6th Gen. How do you respond to these allegations?"


    Gabriel''s smile remained unfazed, his demeanor exuding confidence. "That im ispletely baseless. If there were any evidence, the users wouldn''t be spreading rumors online—they''d be filing police reports.


    "Baseless rumors don''t stand up to scrutiny, and I trust everyone here to make their own informed judgments. No one here would believe such groundless allegations."


    He paused briefly before adding, "These usations have damaged Nyce Tech''s reputation. After this, I''ll instruct our legal team to pursuewsuits against anyone spreading such falsehoods."


    His tone was calm yet firm, and his expression showed no sign of guilt.


    Most people in the room seemed convinced by his words.


    "I believe Mr. Hackett," a reporter chimed in. "A leader willing to reward his R&D team with a month-long vacation wouldn''t need to stoop to


    stealing others'' work. If anything n


    this sounds like Prospectus Technology trying to create hype, especially with the proble


    they''ve


    had with the Agihop 5th Gentely."


    Gabriel smirked as he said evenly, "Whether this rumor was intentionally spread by anotherpany or simply created byizens seeking attention, our


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    company will investigate and e


    the matter to its conclusion That''s all for today''s press conference.


    Thank you all foring?Goodbye."


    Backstage, Gabriel''s demeanor changed as he coldly instructed his secretary, "Find out who started this online rumor about Gxy stealing the Agihop 6th Gen''s data. I want to know if they have any ties to to Prospectus Technology within the hour."


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    His secretary nodded immediately. "Understood, Mr. Hackett. I''ll get on it."


    In the CEO''s office at Prospectus Technology...


    Spencer was updating Damon on thetest findings.


    "Mr. Sumner, Falcon reports that none of Prospectus Technology''s employees involved in the Agihop 6th Gen''s development have received any significant sums of money recently. They''re now investigating their families and should have results soon."


    Damon''s expression remained cold as his eyes narrowed slightly.


    If Nyce Tech had obtained the Agihop 6th Gen''s development data, they must have prepared to cover their tracks. Finding the culprit wouldn''t be easy.


    "Understood. Continue your work," he replied.