Chapter 491

Richard Lowell's cold gaze swept over Ryan Cunningham's insincere smile as he spoke without courtesy.

"Ryan Cunningham. You have three days to return Dr. Quincy's research data. Otherwise, the Lowell family won't let this go."

He delivered the ultimatum and turned to leave.

William Lowell cast a glance at Emily Lowell before departing, his lips curling in derision.

"Emily Lowell. This shortcut you've chosen will become your dead end."

Emily bristled instantly, clutching Ryan's arm possessively.

"William, stop trying to drive a wedge between us! Ryan and I are truly in love. He's ten times better than you hypocritical so-called family!"

Her eyes flashed with venom.

The Lowells simply couldn't bear to see her happy, always sabotaging her life.

William found her reaction laughable.

Twenty years of the family's devotion had nurtured this ungrateful viper.

"Suit yourself."

He tossed the words coldly over his shoulder, following his father out.

Emily glared at their retreating figures, nails digging into her palms.

She'd show the Lowells. She'd rise to greatness through the Cunninghams.

"Ryan, do you think they'll retaliate?"

She looked up at him with feigned vulnerability.

Irritation flickered in Ryan's eyes before being replaced by tenderness.

"Don't worry. The Lowells are paper tigers now."

He stroked her hair soothingly while calculating how to counter the Lowell family's moves.

Emily melted into his embrace.

"I knew you'd protect me."

She missed the fleeting disgust in Ryan's expression.

Suddenly, Pearl Group's official account dropped two bombshell announcements.

The first announced Dr. Preston Quincy's team officially joining the company.

The second revealed Sophia Laurent would personally host Dr. Quincy's research presentation in three days.

The internet exploded.

Netizens were still reeling from Lowell Entertainment's scandal when this seismic news struck.