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Chapter 156: Why are you investing in my research project?

After dinner, we chatted for a while on the balcony while enjoying a bottle of fine wine.

Eliott, who was usually a bit shy, started talking up a storm. I wasn’t sure if it was because he was drunk or because he finally felt comfortable around us.

“So, Aaron… can I call you Aaron? My father agrees with your investment in the future of technology. You’ve already invested in a few unicorn companies that he’s very optimistic about.”

“Oh, really? The fact that your father follows news about these companies means that he’s got a discerning eye. Most older folks think that my investments won’t yield much return; they focus more on traditional businesses, like oil and power.”

“Those businesses were divided up long ago, and these new technological businesses are just entering the field.” Cin- der joined the conversation as well.

I was totally confused by everything they were talking about. Even though two of the people in the conversation were my lover and my best friend, I still felt distant from them at this moment.

I felt that the three of them were in some kind of special circle. Of course the circle was unseen and untouchable, but still very real.

“…but I’m a bit puzzled about your investment in neuro- science, which you’ve never invested in before. According to your company’s financial report, you invested in a lab at Co- lumbia University. Are you optimistic about the future of this field?” Eliott inquired.

“Yes, I believe the neuroscience industry is bullish.”/Aaron glanced at me.

“But the applications of neuroscience are far into the fu- ture; I don’t think it’s wise to invest in it right now…” Eliott con-

tinued.

As he spoke, my face grew pale and I looked at the ground.

“Eliott,” Cinder interrupted, “I’m feeling really drunk, can you take me back to our room?”

“But-”

“Now.”

for the

still thinking about the conversion when I got back to my

even notice when I kissed your

over my chest. I asked the question that had been gnawing at my mind: “Aaron, be honest with me. Why did you invest in my research

chin on my head for a moment, then I no- ticed that his lips

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work, so of course

lot of applications

of the project right now is academic, so it

used to think that Aaron was a smart businessman

now I’m a bit unsure. Before this, I was a bit full of myself and thought Aaron invested in my research because he truly believed in it. When I thought

lips again, I placed a hand

shrugged and nipped my hand before giving my fingers

of dollars because it was for you. Are

and tell me the truth.” I shoved his

invested in your project because of you.” He wore an innocent expression, even though he knew I was angry. “But you’re only one factor. Our family do- nates a lot of money every year, and you

your lab instead.”

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to wrap me in a warm embrace. He let go of my hand and gave me a loving kiss. “Is

penguin conservation in

that my parents would need to live off of instant ramen for

relief to find out that Aaron wasn’t investing in my research only because I was the one doing it. I’m not one of those squeaky-clean girls who doesn’t care about money. In fact, I’ve been