Inside the Penins, the guests who attended the event rose to their feet and pped their hands as Michael arrived in the ballroom.


    Michael acknowledged the crowd with a humble nod. The spotlight followed him as he made his way to the podium at the front of the room, the clinking of sses and the murmur of conversations subsiding as the attendees took their seats, their attention turning toward him.


    Although this was not the time for him to make a speech, it felt like one. Michael sat at the respective table where his major investors, Antoneitte and Bridget were already seated, waiting for him.


    Bridget looked at him from top to bottom and smiled.


    "You looked handsome in that suit," shemented.


    "I looked very handsome in everything because I am handsome," Michael confidently replied, eliciting a chuckle from both Bridget and Antote.


    "Mrs. Ests, Ms. von Reimann? What did I tell you when I proposed to you two enterprises that will surely take the world into shock?" Michael asked, taking his seat.


    "We were reluctant at first but we gave in to your marketing skills and charisma," Antote admitted with a smile. "You promised it would change thendscape of healthcare and energy, and you weren''t wrong."


    Michael nodded, his expression turning thoughtful. "And we''re just at the beginning. Let''s not get ahead of ourselves. But it''s proving too difficult to expect something when we just introduced to the world the miracle that a lot of experts and scientists thought to be impossible to achieve."


    "Yeah…imagine the reactions of the pharmaceuticalpanies and medical technologypany rubbing their heads right now after seeing that there is a technology out there that is more effective, and the people won''t need costly maintenance such as chemotherapy or other invasive treatments," Bridget added, her tone mixing amusement with a hint of defiance.@@novelbin@@


    Michael leaned back, absorbing the magnitude of their achievement.


    "It''s a disruption, certainly," he acknowledged. "And disruption is never weed by those it affects negatively. But in our case, the benefits to society—increasing essibility to effective treatments, reducing healthcare costs, improving patient oues—outweigh the difort it causes to established industries."


    "It''s going to be a problem, we are going to face a lot from international and domestic fronts," Antote added, her expression serious.


    "We can expect them to pop up anytime soon," Michael said. "Speaking of problems, we still haven''t dominated the market in sr panels. Juliet, is China still hard to crack?"


    "We already presented our case to the WTO, and they are saying that they are looking into the matter," Juliet responded, checking her notes on a tablet. "We might get an update from them soon given that there are a lot of foreign photovoltaicpaniesining about the policy China announced about banning sr panel imports from certain countries to protect their local manufacturers."


    "It''s crucial we stay on top of this. The Chinese market is too significant for us to miss out on due to regtory barriers. Keep me posted on any developments from the WTO."


    "Yes sir. In the meantime, please be prepared for your uing speech because the seats are starting to fill up."


    Michael looked around and saw that almost all of the tables were already upied, with guests engaging in animated discussions, likely spurred by the topics raised earlier in the evening. He took a moment to gather his thoughts before heading back to the podium, aware of the critical eyes and eager ears awaiting his address.


    As Michael made his way to the front, the room gradually quieted down, the earlier buzz of conversation dimming as the audience prepared to listen. He adjusted the microphone, cleared his throat, and began to speak, his voice steady and confident.


    "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your enthusiasm and for the warm wee today" Michael started, scanning the room. "Our journey at Reyes Medical Technology Solutions, the Pharmaceutical, and our ventures into renewable energy are not just about innovation for profit, but about creating solutions that have asting impact on our and on human health.


    We have taken on challenges that many thought were insurmountable, and today we stand at the forefront of a revolution in both healthcare and energy. Our sesses are not just ours but represent hope for millions who stand to benefit from our work


    The path has not been easy and it won''t get easier. As we push forward, we expect resistance. Established interests see our advances as threats rather than opportunities for growth and improvement.


    However, ourmitment to innovation and ethical responsibility drives us. We believe in transparency, in the power of technology to uplift, not to disenfranchise. Whether it''s providing affordable medical solutions or sustainable energy, our goal is to enhance the quality of life globally.


    To our partners and investors here tonight, your support has been invaluable. Your belief in our vision fuels our progress. Together, we are not just dreaming of a better future; we are building it.


    As for the challenges, particrly with our sr panel initiatives, we remain proactive. We are not deterred by the barriers, whether theye frompetitors or restrictive policies. We navigate these challenges with a strategy that respects both local and global standards, pushing for fair regtions that foster healthypetition.


    Let us remember that what we are doing is not just for profit. It''s for progress. For every life we touch, we make a difference. And that is the ultimate measure of our sess."


    After concluding his speech, the audience pped their hands in support. He bowed in front of them. Amidst the audience, one guy stood up.


    "Mr. Reyes…Can I ask you a question?" the man announced in a loud voice.


    Michael nced at the guy, it was a man in his thirties, nothing interesting on him that would pique his eyes. Nevertheless, he entertained it.


    "What is it?"


    "Mr. Reyes, my father has cancer and we were hoping that we can get him to participate in your ongoing clinical trials for the new treatment you mentioned earlier. How can we go about it?" the man asked desperately.


    Michael''s expression softened as he listened to the man''s request. He knew that behind every innovation and breakthrough, there were real people with real struggles, seeking hope and solutions.


    "Thank you for reaching out," Michael repliedpassionately and continued."We understand the—"


    And he was interrupted as a notification from the system popped up.


    [Someone has an intent to kill you.]


    [You received an emergency quest.]


    [Survive!]