Chapter 19: The GooBee Gambit

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People had previously viewed Zack's claim of a connection with Victor Green as a mere ruse, designed to manipulate and intimidate his enemies. Given Zack's extensive network of adversaries, many suspected the assertion was a strategic ploy.

The number of viewers surged drastically, driven by the public's intense curiosity about Victor Green—the so-called "prince of hell" who allegedly killed a prime minister without facing any consequences.

Nobody anticipated that the prince of darkness would epitomize physical perfection. His black hair and eyes contrast beautifully with his creamy complexion, the mask seemed to intensify his charm, making the hidden half of his face all the more intriguing as if the danger he exuded only heightened his striking, almost cruel beauty. His only flaw was that he spoke like an AI-generated voice and lacked emotional expression.

"The GoBee is being developed as a better and more trustworthy social media platform for all generations to create and share happiness. It allows you to share your thoughts, photographs, videos, articles, and stories..."

As Victor concluded his speech, a hesitant applause spread through the room. It grew louder, not from enthusiasm but from an unspoken obligation that weighed on the guests like a silent command. Faces remained tight, eyes flickering nervously, each clap driven more by fear than praise. The applause, though loud, felt hollow, a forced display of approval for a man no one dared to disappoint.

At that moment, Yuna moved forward, emerging from Victor's back.

"Thank you, Victor," She adjusted the mic with a fluid motion, her movements confident and graceful.

"Ladies and gentlemen, as Victor has outlined, GoBee is here to revolutionize how we connect and share. But let me tell you more about what makes GoBee truly special."

"Because the goal of GoBee is to create and share happiness, it has a unique feature in which the GoBee will link to the e-commerce platform, where you can be a business partner or a shopper. When you shop on this site, 1% of the revenue goes straight to the heart structure; everyone can see how many hearts there are. And the amount of hearts represents how much we could give to the mentioned non-profit organization, such as cancer research."

"To provide a clearer understanding of GoBee's features," She said, "we have prepared a detailed video presentation."

With a deft motion, Victor started the video, which began to play on the screen.

As the video presentation ended, there was a glimmer in her eyes that spoke of something more. Her lips, which had been consistently curved in a warm, engaging smile, now held a hint of a mischievous twist—a playful secret just beneath the surface.

"Zack," she began, "For every GoBee application installed within the first 15 minutes, he will contribute one heart to the heart feature." She paused for effect, letting the excitement build in the room. "Let's install the app together and see how quickly we can accumulate hearts to spread the love. Just imagine the impact we can make in the next few minutes!"

She gestured towards the TV screen, which now displayed the GoBee app's installation page. "Head over to the app store, get the GoBee app."

Yuna surprised Zack by pressuring him to donate to the non-profit organization supported by GoBee. With each heart representing one dollar, the installed base of a million GoBee platforms meant he was required to contribute a million dollars.

Yuna took a break, and renowned musicians took the stage to perform. Victor, seated beside Yuna, couldn't suppress a chuckle as he noticed the men nearby, visibly trembling like a leaf near their chair.

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