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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

was still thinking about the conversion

didn’t even notice when I kissed your cheek.” Aaron held my face

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

a moment, then I no- ticed that his lips were curled in a relaxed smile. “Because your project has a lot of

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project is my life’s work, so of course

have a lot of applications in the future,

value of the project right now is academic, so

Aaron

was a bit full of myself and thought Aaron invested in my research because he truly believed

lips again, I placed a hand over his

my fingers erotic kisses and languid licks. “It really

because it was

tell me the

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

the money that I planned to invest into an Antarctica penguin conservation into your lab instead.” He gave my finger one more gentle bite and slowly

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

conservation in

to live off of instant ramen for

it. I’m not one of those squeaky-clean girls who doesn’t care about money. In fact, I’ve been short on cash before, so I love money. But I don’t want to bear such a heavy burden at the start of a rela- tionship