"Of course. All the people here are famous entrepreneurs in Tomaville."

Hearing Lucy’s words, Janice realized that Lucy didn’t know Christopher’s identity yet.

She said, "Well, why don’t I come over and ask him a few questions?"

"That’s good. You’d better find out secrets about the industry," Lucy said with a smile.

Janice smiled and walked over.

At this time, Christopher was surrounded by a group of reporters. Countless microphones were pointed at him, but no matter what the reporters asked, he just stood there with a poker face, while James who stood beside him answered their questions.

However, it was obvious that the reporters were more interested in Christopher instead. Although they were ignored, they still insisted on asking him questions.

However, the enthusiasm of the reporters did not last long, and soon they gave up.

When Janice got closer, they dispersed.

Seeing this, Janice blinked her eyes and decided to disguise herself. Then she walked over.

Christopher was trapped for a long time. Seeing that the reporters had finally dispersed, he was about to leave. Suddenly, a microphone was handed over.

"Mr. Bateman, have you reported to your wife about your coming to the exhibition?"

Hearing the familiar tone, Christopher immediately turned around and saw Janice, who was winking at him mischievously.

He was stunned for a moment, and then he chuckled, "Why are you here?"

Janice did not answer his question. Instead, she took a step forward and seriously continued, "Mr. Bateman, please answer my question."

Christopher knew that she was being naughty, so he said seriously, "Are you Mrs. Bateman right now, or a reporter who wants to interview me?"

"Of course I am a reporter. May I ask if your wife knows that you’re so popular?" "Then you’ll have to ask my wife." As he spoke, he reached out to lift her chin.

Janice reached out to slap him away, afraid of attracting the attention of those around him.

"You’re so annoying."

Christopher chuckled and reached out to hold her hand. "Why are you here?"

"I just happened to return to the news department today, so I was sent over to help," Janice replied.

"Oh? Just help? Didn’t you come with me?" Christopher asked.

"No. I didn’t know you were here at all. By the way, aren’t you in the technology industry? Why are you here?"

Christopher frowned. Of course, he would not tell her that he came here because he was unhappy with Benjamin.

He just said, "I don’t like to limit myself to just one industry."

Janice looked at his mysterious appearance and couldn’t help but drawl lazily, "I see."

When the two of them were chatting, someone called out, "Janice."

There was a sudden call behind them.

Janice subconsciously turned around and saw that it was Benjamin.

She couldn’t help feeling stunned.

<Ugh. Why is he here?>

She glanced at Christopher who was standing in front of her, only to see his face suddenly change.

Janice knew that he didn’t like her talking to Benjamin, but she was a reporter and Benjamin was the host of this event, so she couldn’t be too rude.

She could only greet, "Director Taylor... no, Mr. Taylor."

...

Benjamin did not care about her distant address, but said, "I heard that you went back to the news department again."

Janice nodded. "Yes."

"Can I ask why?" Benjamin asked with a frown.

After all, he had made that program just for her. Although he was no longer in the TV station, he still wanted her to continue it.

Janice knew that he would ask her, and she felt there was nothing to hide. When she was about to speak, Christopher said at first, "No reason. She just doesn’t like it."

Benjamin could hear the sarcasm in his words, but he laughed indifferently, "Janice, I want to hear you say it yourself."

Christopher was about to say something, but was stopped by Janice. She patted the back of his hand to comfort him, and then said, "Actually, I just don’t think it was suitable for me. The work in the news department is more to my tastes."

Hearing this, Benjamin felt disappointed. However, he did not ask further and only said, "Well, since it’s your decision, I respect it."

"Thank you."

Benjamin left.

Christopher said, "He still hasn’t given you up."

Janice glared at him. "Well, we were just greeting each other."

"You shouldn’t greet either. Anyway, ignore him in the future."

"Got it."

Janice glared at him. All of a sudden, there was a commotion at the exhibition entrance and both of them looked over.

At the entrance, two figures slowly walked in, surrounded by reporters.

The two were Nathan and Sophie.

The person walking in front of them was Denise, who was busy in stopping the reporters.

"Why are they here?"

Obviously, Christopher knew nothing about it.

At this time, James, who had just been freed from the reporters, came over and said, "I heard that your father took the initiative to come. Before, he was invited but he refused at that time."

Christopher knew that his father would not suddenly appear here for no reason. As

for the reason, he could not figure it out yet.

However, he subconsciously turned his gaze to Janice and said, "Let’s leave first."

Janice shook her head. "No. Since I’ve returned to the news department, I’m afraid I’ll have to meet him again in the future. I can avoid it this around, but what about the next time?"

Hearing her words, Christopher nodded.

He thought that facing him directly was indeed more practical than running away.

So, he put his arm around her shoulder and said, "I’ll face it with you."

Janice nodded.

Both Nathan and Sophie got away from the reporters’ encirclement and headed straight for Christopher and Janice.

It seemed that the reason why Nathan had come to this exhibition was to compete with his son.

Ever since he learned that his father-in-law had forgiven Janice, he’d made this decision.

Sophie came here for the similar reason. From the moment she entered, her eyes had been locked onto Janice. Especially when she saw Christopher hugging her shoulders intimately, she quickened her pace.

"Christopher."

"Chris."

As Nathan stopped in front of Christopher, Sophie also stopped in front of Janice.

The two called out his name almost at the same time.

Janice nodded politely when she saw Nathan, though she knew that he would probably ignore her presence completely.

...

Nathan indeed ignored her. He turned to his son and said, "I heard that you won a few projects at the exhibition."

Christopher directly nodded. "Indeed."

Nathan’s eyes narrowed, and then he signaled to Sophie.

Sophie immediately understood and asked Janice, "Can you come with me to the restrooms?"

Janice knew that Nathan was probably trying to send her away on purpose. "In that case, why should I make him unhappy?" Janice thought.

She nodded. "Okay."

When she was about to leave with Sophie, Christopher stepped forward and grabbed her hand.

Janice stopped and said, "Don’t worry. I can handle it."

Then she turned around and followed Sophie.

Nathan said, "You’re so worried. Are you able to keep her by your side at all time?"

Only then did Christopher slowly withdraw his gaze. He frowned and asked, "What do you want to do again?"

"Again?"

Nathan frowned slightly when he heard this word.

Christopher snorted, "Do you think I would believe that what happened at grandpa’s villa last time was an accident?"

Nathan laughed with ridicule when he heard this.

"If I really wanted to do it, I wouldn’t use such dirty tricks..."

Christopher didn’t say anything more. It didn’t matter if his father did it or not now. He coldly said, "You deliberately sent them away. Are you just wanting to say that?"

"Of course not."

Nathan glanced around and then sat down on the sofa next to him.

Christopher also walked over and sat down. Nathan sighed, "I’m getting old. I can’t stand for too long."

Christopher did not say a word in response.

Nathan’s gaze fell on him. He paused for a moment before asking, "So, when do you plan to take over Bateman Group?"

Christopher was not surprised that his father suddenly changed the topic. With his

father’s personality, he would disdain participating in such activities. After all, with the status of Bateman Group, if they really wanted to have such an exhibition, the initiator would not be someone else.

But now, since he came here, he must have another purpose.

His words didn’t surprise Christopher. Christopher said expressionlessly, "I said I wouldn’t take over Bateman Group."

Upon hearing his words, Nathan’s expression changed.

"Oh? You have to think this through. Bateman Group isn’t an ordinary company. It can become the key backer of your technological research and development. Are you willing to give this strong backer to someone else?"

What Nathan meant was that if Christopher did not accept it, it would be given to others.

However, for Christopher, it didn’t affect him at all. He was motionless.

"Even if I said that I’m going to take over, I’m afraid that it would still have strings attached for me."

Nathan frankly said, "This is the situation: I’ve already decided to give part of Bateman Group’s shares to Sophie. If you marry her, it will be a huge dowry. At that time, the entire Group will be yours."

Christopher laughed sarcastically.

"I’m afraid this is a bizarre story. Using the dowry of an adopted daughter to threaten your own son? Does my mother know about this?"

"What I have given Sophie is my part. Your mom doesn’t need to know."

Although he said so, there was still an obvious trace of conflicted emotions on his face.