Chapter 433

The moment Nathaniel Graves concluded his introduction, the auditorium exploded with deafening applause.

Alexander Whitmore turned his gaze toward Isabella Sinclair, joining the ovation.

Victoria Kensington hesitated briefly before offering restrained applause, her expression carefully neutral.

Isabella didn't acknowledge Alexander - she simply exchanged a glance with Henry Sterling before rising gracefully and approaching the podium.

As she ascended the stage, Jonathan Sterling's face lit up with enthusiasm. "Ms. Sinclair isn't just an exceptional engineer from InnovaTech," he announced, "but the brilliant mind behind the core technology driving this groundbreaking partnership between Velotra and InnovaTech!"

A ripple of astonishment spread through the crowd.

Victoria froze momentarily, questioning whether she'd misheard.

InnovaTech commanded immense influence globally - their every innovation drew intense scrutiny.

The official announcement of this collaboration at Velotra's flagship event came as no surprise.

Nor did the presence of an InnovaTech representative to explain the technical specifications.

But the person Jonathan called forward wasn't Henry Sterling - it was Isabella.

When Isabella first stood, Victoria had dismissed it as Henry's chivalry letting his protégé shine.

She never imagined Isabella was the architect of this entire venture.

How could this be?

As Victoria struggled to process this revelation, Jonathan continued, "Ms. Sinclair, I'll let you take over the technical presentation now."

Isabella accepted the microphone with effortless poise. "Good evening everyone," she began, her voice calm yet commanding. "I'm Isabella Sinclair, lead engineer at InnovaTech."

"Our collaboration with Velotra focuses on four revolutionary advancements."

She proceeded to outline their breakthroughs in engine microprocessors, AI-driven autonomous vehicle systems, next-generation materials application, and fuel efficiency optimization.

The audience quickly realized true innovation required mastery across multiple disciplines.

Yet Isabella demonstrated profound expertise in every field - from autonomous navigation to composite materials to intelligent powertrain design.

She functioned as her own interdisciplinary team.

As she detailed their achievements in enhanced safety protocols, cutting-edge material science applications, and unprecedented efficiency gains, both technical and non-technical attendees sat in rapt attention.

The crowd wasn't just impressed by Isabella's versatility - they recognized the seismic impact this partnership would have on the industry.

Numerous engineers in attendance gazed at her with undisguised admiration.

Victoria remained rooted in her seat, disbelief etching lines across her forehead.

She knew Isabella possessed AI expertise, but engines? Microprocessors? Fuel systems?

Advanced materials she could accept - Isabella had demonstrated that knowledge before.

But the other specialties?

These weren't casual competencies one simply acquired.

If they were, the nation wouldn't have struggled for decades against foreign semiconductor monopolies.

What made it more astonishing -

Isabella spoke without notes.

Technical terminology, precise metrics, case studies - all flowed effortlessly from her lips as she humbly credited her inspirations.

With each passing minute, Victoria's expression darkened further. Her hands clenched involuntarily, a cold dread creeping through her veins.

Suddenly, a disturbing realization struck her.

Her head snapped toward the man beside her - Alexander Whitmore.