Deirdre felt disappointed, but she still smiled. "It's okay. I'm just trying my luck. In fact, I understand that even if she really has someone backing her, she won't possibly let you know so easily."

Sterling still didn't give up.

"Although I don't have much contact with him, I know her senior."

"Senior?"

"Yes, his name is Ryker Wight."

Deirdre was stunned for a moment. The name sounded familiar, and she remembered in hindsight that this man had once had a drink with Brendan, and it was that drink that had caused a scandal and forced Brendan to hold a press conference.

"Since he is Emily's senior, it means that he is on Emily's side. He might not tell you much about her, right?"

Sterling smiled. "Ryker and Emily just have a transactional relationship. He is a person who prioritizes his interests. He has approached me many times before. He started a company and needs human resources from the research institute. I can use this opportunity to trick him into telling me."

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