Chapter 319

Marcellus stared at her openly, a sharp, predatory smile tugging at his lips. Valerie didn't look away. She met his gaze with calm, self-assured poise, as if the crowded hall had dissolved into nothing. For a moment, the entire room faded. Only Valerie and Marcellus remained, locked in a silent contest of will and presence. It lasted less than ten seconds before Marcellus broke eye contact and officially began the lecture. The hall fell silent the instant he spoke. He was really spoiled by fate. Not only was he handsome and brilliant, but even his voice was unfairly mesmerizing. After a brief introduction, Marcellus finally moved into the real start of the lecture. "Today, I want to talk to all of you about artificial hearts. In 1982, the first artificial heart was successfully transplanted overseas, and the world was stunned. "Although the patient survived for only 120 days, it was a milestone in medical history. As research has advanced, artificial hearts have evolved from ea