Chapter 148 Jeanette, the Mind Behind the Breakthrough

When Marcus slowly stepped onto the stage, the reporters in the audience all looked up in confusion. This wasn't the person they had been briefed about. How had Marcus suddenly replaced the expected speaker? How were they supposed to cover this? Someone muttered under their breath, but the room was so quiet that everyone heard it. "Wasn't Kelly Gilmore the one who developed the targeted drug? Why is a man on stage all of a sudden? Did they change the schedule?" In an instant, all eyes turned to Kelly, filled with suspicion. Kelly froze. If it had been ten minutes earlier, she would have reveled in the attention. But now, every stare felt like a blade, slicing through her. Her face flushed red and blue, and she had no idea how to respond. The heavy, extravagant gown she wore now seemed absurdly out of place. Giselle also kept a wary eye on Marcus. For some reason, a gnawing sense of unease crept into her chest. She quickly glanced at William and forced a flattering smile. "Wi