Bryson, unaware of the grudge between Celeste and Wynn, followed up on Rodney's words and said, "Yes, we were just discussing some new developments in the industry.
"Ms. Locket also studied AI—more minds mean more ideas. It would be great if Ms. Locket joined the discussion."
Wynn responded, "Oh, I see..."
As she spoke, she glanced over at Celeste.
After finishing the serious work discussions, Celeste had planned to leave. But unable to resist Rodney and Bryson's enthusiasm, she stayed and chatted with them for a while longer.
Now with Wynn's arrival, she finally had an excuse to excuse herself.
She stood up and said, "It's getting late, and I have something I need to attend to. Mr. Fleming, Professor Leonard, Professor Milford, let's chat again next time."
Besides Celeste's recently published paper, a few other companies in the AI field had also made significant technical breakthroughs lately.
When they were chatting earlier, Celeste had quickly grasped the core of those breakthroughs.
It had been a very lively and insightful conversation—Bryson and Rodney both had hoped to talk with her even longer.
Now seeing her about to leave, they genuinely felt reluctant.
Bryson quickly said, "Leaving already? I was just about to discuss some issues regarding engine integration with you."
Although they were all collaborating with Fleming Group now, the work discussions had pretty much wrapped up.
Opportunities to sit down and talk deeply about technology like this were likely to become rare in the future.
So, Rodney also hurried to add, "Yeah, why not stay a little longer?"
Celeste smiled and said, "I really do have something to take care of. Maybe next time."
Since Celeste insisted, no matter how disappointed they felt, Rodney and Bryson couldn't push her further.
After bidding goodbye to them, Celeste turned to Trevor, reached out to shake his hand, and said, "Mr. Fleming, see you next time."
It wasn't just Rodney and Bryson who had enjoyed talking with Celeste.
Even Jacob and Zeke could tell that Trevor had been quite happy during the discussion.
Seeing Celeste about to leave, they thought Trevor might be unable to resist asking her to stay a bit longer.
However, Trevor said nothing.
He merely shook Celeste's hand politely and replied, "See you next time."
Then he instructed Zeke, "See Ms. Rodriguez out for me."
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