y lights below casting a faint glow across the room. A half-empty glass of whiske

n Ben

ressive-her work had already made enough waves in the tech world to get her on his radar. But what he hadn't anticipated

he resources, the connections, the immediate acceleration to the top-it was a deal too good to re

red more formidable obstacles in his career-but because she was different. Genuine. Passionate. She reminded him of a younger v

interest in Eileen's company wasn't just about her potential; it was about strategy. Her AI project was unlike anything he'd see

-she wouldn't be bought, and she wouldn't be controlled. And that was fine with Julian. He didn't want to control her. He wanted t

arket projections. Her company was already making waves, but it lacked the infrastructure to scale effect

here he

ssure would only push her further away. But space didn't mean inaction. His team was already compiling a detailed report on her compan

would be a

lculating, careful. She wouldn't make a decision without thorough deliberation, and he res

pitch might seem too corporate, too impersonal. A more personal approach? That could work, bu

business prospect in years. Eileen Bennett was more than a brilliant entrepreneur; she was a force to be reckoned

his assistant, summarizing updates on ongoing projects. Ken skimmed it briefly be

out at the city once more. The game was just b

mistaken. He wasn't here to overpower her or to take what she'd built. He was

onvince her of that. And Ke