Chapter 423

He fell silent after speaking.

The outside world knew little about the internal affairs of the Cunningham Group.

People only knew that Ryan Cunningham served as CEO while his younger brother Ryan Cunningham Jr. was vice president, with the two brothers jointly managing the enterprise.

Could the Cunninghams be facing a crisis?

Emily Lowell's heart clenched.

She quickly adjusted her expression and asked casually, "Is the company encountering difficulties?"

Ryan nodded gravely. "This is a particularly thorny problem..."

Emily pressed her lips together.

Ryan seemed oblivious to her reaction as he continued, "With the medical industry booming, we launched a surgical automaton project years ago. Unfortunately, we've been unable to recruit the renowned expert Dr. Preston Quincy..."

The name made Emily's breath catch.

Wasn't that the very Dr. Quincy Sophia Laurent had hired at great expense?

His research specialty aligned perfectly with surgical automatons.

This was supposed to be Pearl Group's classified information.

But William Lowell trusted her completely, granting unrestricted access to his office.

Sometimes even letting her sit on his lap while handling official business.

That's how she'd learned the secret.

"Is finding Dr. Quincy crucial for you?" Emily probed.

Ryan's frown deepened. "Absolutely vital."

He paused, his voice lowering. "With the project stalled, I'm afraid our engagement may need postponing."

Emily panicked.

Postpone the engagement?

Pushing him now would backfire.

Imagining the glory of becoming Mrs. Cunningham, she clenched her fists. "I might be able to contact Dr. Quincy."

Ryan's eyes flashed with calculation before lighting up with feigned delight. "Really? You know Dr. Quincy, Emily?"

His gaze brimmed with admiration. "You never cease to amaze me. Meeting you was the greatest fortune of my life."

The flattery dispelled Emily's gloom.

"Just a passing acquaintance," she demurred.

"Nonsense!" Ryan exclaimed. "You're the most perfect woman I've ever met. Marrying you would be my greatest blessing."

Emily basked in the praise.

"Let me consult Dr. Quincy first," she promised.

Though disappointment flickered in Ryan's eyes, he gently pulled her into an embrace. "If you can make this happen, you'll be the Cunningham family's savior."