When the screen came into view the audience were perplexed. They came here to witness the existence of a world changing technology not to watch movies. What exactly is going on. That was the question on everyone's mind as they stared at the blank screen.
Rue could tell that they all were confused. Without wasting more time she continued. " This screen behind me will be used as a demonstration of the AI and it's capabilities. " The audience began to murmur, some were excited while some frowned in disapproval. They wanted to see what the AI looks like not only knowing it's capabilities.
" Why can't we see the AI first before knowing it's capabilities . " Someone asked with a loud voice from the back. That person was none other than one of the queen's representatives, Isreal. Most of the business men who were unhappy with the decision of not seeing the AI, sighed in relief when he spoke up. They knew that couldn't confront Rue head on without losing something.
Rue stared at the man in annoyance. Their presence had already vexed her now they want to contradict her words. " Mr.....?" Rue pretended to have forgotten his name making Isreal to pop a vein in irritation as he spoke. " It seems the highly esteemed secretary of MRC's chairlady has a poor memory that she can't even remember my name." He said through gritted teeth.
" You are right. I don't have the time to remember things that are of no use and value." Rue said with a condescending gaze. Isreal was fuming . How dare a secretary like her insult a prestigious person as myself? Rue ignored him as she spoke to the audience. " We will only show the benefits and functions of the AI. If you find it insulting then with all due respect leave the hall." Rue said coldly as she stared at everyone before her gaze landed on Israel. No one moved so she continued. " Since no one has a problem then I'd continue." She said as she walked to the middle of the stage.
" MIRROR , activate." And immediately the screen came to on before responding. " Good evening lady Rue." The audience gapsed in excitement as they began clapping loudly. When the clapping reduced, Rue continued. " Our AI responds to the voice its been registered with. It is mot only versatile but it can also perform a wide range of different functions . It can also serve as a security wall that will protect all the information of your company including your dirty little secrets. " Rue spoke nonchalantly causing most of the guests especially the old ones frown in displeasure. Yes, every company has a dirty secret of its own but saying it out loud like that didn't sit well with most of them . And Rue didn't care about their feelings. She was only following her boss orders.
As she was about to continue, someone interrupted. " Secretary Yang , what do you mean by that statement. Are you trying to smear the name of our businesses and companies?" An old man at the front spat in anger. Since the hall was quiet everyone heard him and most of them nod in agreement.
Rue glanced at the old man who looked like he was going to die any time. Well, that was exactly not true as the old man was still full of life and vigor. " Mr Turner, if you have nothing else to say can we proceed." Rue asked ' politely '. Her words immediately angered some old aristocrat present. Not only did she brush Elder Turner's words but she also indirectly told him to keep quiet.
" I will not condone this insolence anymore. " Old man Turner banged his hands on the table as he stood up. " I need to speak with your chairlady. If she can't train her secretary well , then I don't mind helping her to do so." He said viciously as he signaled his bodyguard to capture Rue and teach her a lesson.
Elder Lee sat in silence watching the whole show without any intention of intervening. " We should interfere before she gets hurt." His secretary and right-hand man, Peter said. Peter was just worried because Rue seemed weak and fragile and Ava wasn't there to save her. He just didn't want Ava to be upset with his master. But to his surprise, Elder Lee shook his head. " It's not the first time besides she can handle herself. "
Still Peter was restless. " What if she can't? " He asked.
" Then she us not worthy to be my granddaughter's secretary. " Elder Lee replied nonchalantly. Peter immediately became relaxed. His master was right. The young miss didn't need someone who can't protect themselves by her side.
Rue stared coldly at the bodyguards approaching her. ' Can't everything just go smoothly. ' She complained inwardly. " Mr Turner, do you believe doing this is a silent declaration that you are against the Lee family? " She asked not minding the bodyguards approaching her. " Do you believe that I can kill them without moving an inch or calling the security guards. "
Old man Turner let out a loud laugh. " Do you think a mere secretary like you can harm them? " He asked before laughing again. " I think you should come down from your high horse, secretary Yang. These are not just mere bodyguards, they are top experts that I hired. If you want me to spare you get on your knees and apologize this instant." Old man Turner said with a vicious look.
Rue just stood there without saying anything. Seeing that she wasn't making a move to apologize, most of the guests who had been against Rue from the start spoke up.
" I don't think she will apologize, Mr Turner. Why don't you go ahead and teach her a lesson. " Another person said. He was the chairman of Zing Corporation, Mr Kingston. His family was among the powerful families of California and they were almost on par with MRC. " You have the support of the Kingston family. " His words shocked the other guests present. The Turners were already a top family in San Francisco, so having the Kingston support not only improve their status, it also mean that they were now unrivaled.