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Chapter 219: Innovator’s legacy award
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Leander walked through the grand entrance of the event hall as the glittering lights reflected off the elegant chandeliers above. Wyatt was beside him, looking sharp in a tailored suit, his usual laid-back demeanor replaced with a calm sense of confidence.

"Quite the night, huh?" Wyatt said, glancing around at the crowd filled with the most influential people in the tech industry. The prestigious award ceremony was one of the biggest events of the year, where top moguls were honored for their breakthroughs in technology.

"Yeah," Leander replied, scanning the room. "Feels like the whole industry’s here."

The two of them found their seats near the front of the hall, where the nominees for the major awards sat. Leander felt the usual weight of pressure. He wasn’t someone who thrived on recognition, but it was hard to ignore the fact that being acknowledged tonight would solidify his position. Especially with the recent issues involving his inheritance, every success counted.

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