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The event kicked off with a bang, and the excitement for what followed was through the roof. The Vinci Rivera Group even brought in a Hollywood heavyweight-a recipient of the prestigious Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award-as their ambassador, engaging directly with the audience.

As the electronic gadgets and drones wrapped up their showcase, despite more than half the time having elapsed, the crowd's enthusiasm showed no signs of waning.

Someone even started chanting, "Smart butler! Smart butler!"

Keegan flashed a grin; already handsome, his smile seemed to soften the stage lighting.

In the audience, Stella watched the charming and sharp-witted figure on stage. Her heart raced with each beat, her mind consumed with one thought: "That remarkable man up there is my husband."

A wave of pride washed over her, suddenly understanding why some people chose to propose on stage-it was like staking a claim to sovereignty.

Suppressing her lovesick thoughts, Stella refocused on the presentation.

Keegan explained, "To be honest, we hadn't planned on showcasing it today. But we made a promise long ago, and it's also the most anticipated product in this lineup, based on the highest online votes for 'Most Anticipated New Product.' So, we're making an exception."

With a gesture, he beckoned, "Come up."

All eyes focused on the exit, holding their breath. Suddenly, a robot, reminiscent of Baymax but with oversized eyes, glided onto the stage from backstage. Initially disappointed by its glide, the audience's

mood shifted as Luna approached the stage edge, extending a mechanical leg and walking up on its own.

Keegan called out, "Come here." Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

In a pitifully small voice, Luna said, "Dad, walking uses power."

The audience erupted in laughter; her humor seemed rather sharp.

Step by step, Luna approached Keegan, its gait eerily human-like, deftly avoiding obstacles and even water. Standing beside Keegan, it appeared as obedient as a toy.

Yet, it could do more-serving tea, pouring water, cleaning with tools, aiding children with homework, issuing intruder warnings, switching to defense mode, and even learning, analyzing, and mimicking human behavior.

Keegan randomly selected audience members for live testing, issuing commands. Luna's success rate surpassed ninety-five percent, impressively communicating almost seamlessly with humans. Even when faced with the unknown, it quickly adapted and optimized.

As the products continued to showcase, voices from below reached Stella's ears, "If it can help with my kid's homework, I'll sell everything to get one!"

"Help with homework? Helping with homework is tough. It might even fry itself."

"But these features are practical. Honestly, I'm tempted."

"They poured over two hundred billion into R&D last year. The price won't be low. There are only thirty thousand available in the first batch; doubt anyone can get their hands on one."

It seemed like Stella's worries about sales were for naught. Keegan mentioned a seven-figure price. Were customers truly that optimistic?

Vermont tapped her arm, passing her the phone. "Someone forged a severance letter between Keegan and his mom. Looks real."

Stella glanced at it, unfazed. "Then it must be."

Vermont's jaw dropped. "Is... is Keegan's mom really signing this? Is she crazy?" "I promised her a billion to sign it. She didn't hesitate," Stella replied nonchalantly.