Chapter 39
Chapter 39
"Yes, it's been hard," Avery answered. "I don't think it's plausible to introduce a self-driving program to Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.
the market right now. Even the most advanced program would not be able to beat the human mind. If
I'm not confident in the program, why would the investors be? H
"Don't be so pessimistic about it. Many people invest in things that they find creative, not just because
of practicality. There's a party tonight. Everyone there is an heir of a rich family. Do you want to come
with me? You never know, you might just bump into someone who's interested in investing!" 3
"Forget it!" Avery scoffed. "I won't get anywhere with a bunch of rich brats. It's the first generation, self-
made bigshots that I need."
"They'll be there, too! You might as well try your luck," Tammy said as she tried to convince Avery. "I
don't want to go either, but my dad's making me. He set up a blind date for me. Just come and give me
some moral support, okay?"
"Fine," Avery said as she gave in.
At 7 p.m. that evening, Tammy drove Avery to a five-star hotel in the city.
"When we get in let's split up. That'll make it easier for you to fish for investors," said Tammy. 1
Avery nodded and said, "I didn't forget that you're here for a blind date. I won't be a third wheel." 1
Tammy chuckled, then said, "Keep your eyes on your phone. I'll text you when I can't take it anymore."
"Okay," Avery responded.
The two women walked into the hotel and entered the ballroom from two separate doorways.
Avery picked up a glass of juice, then sat herself down in a corner of the room.
She wanted to take a peek at Tammy's blind date.
The Lynch family was in the department store business. They were not a listed company, but they were
popular and well-known in the country.
Avery was sure that the person Tammy's family set her up with would be from a similar background, but
she was curious about his looks, age, and personality.
Soon after, a familiar, handsome face caught Avery's eye.
Why did Tammy's date look so familiar?
That man... Was that Jun Hertz?!
She had a meeting with him at Tate Industries before. It was a short discussion that did not end too
pleasantly.
Avery placed her glass down and sent Tammy a text.
Avery: [What's your date's name? He looks familiar.]
Tammy was in the middle of a conversation with Jun when her phone screen lit up.
She saw Avery's text, then sent a reply. 2
Tammy: [Jun Hertz. Do you know him?]
Avery: [I do!!!]
Tammy: [What's with that reaction? Did something happen between you? I can back off!]
Avery: [No! I don't know him that well, but I know he's got about two hundred million dollars in his
account!]
Tammy: [Holy sh*t! Is he that rich? No way! He just graduated from college not too long ago. How could
he have that much money?]
Avery: [... He plans on buying out my dad's company.] 1
Tammy: [What?! I'm going to need a second to process this.]
Avery: [Don't tell him we know each other! There's something fishy about this guy, but I haven't been
able to find out much about him.]
Tammy: [Leave it to me! I'll figure out what's going on!]
Since Tammy was focused on her phone, Jun shifted his gaze and looked around the banquet hall. 1
That was when he noticed Avery sitting in a corner of the room.
What was she doing there?
That party was a singles event, but Avery had a husband.
Jun grinned, then pulled out his phone and sent Elliot a text.
Jun: [Hey, Elliot. Your wife's at a singles party in the Celestial Hall at Regency Hotel. There are a few
guys with their eyes on her... Did you let her out to play?]