The convention hall was enormous.
Spotlights poured down from the high domed ceiling, flashing across heavy machines arranged in separate zones.
At the center of the Sterling booth stood the family's newly developed machine.
Chloe stepped up to it. Desperate to win back favor with Damon, she picked up a laser pointer and began smoothly presenting the specifications to the gathered buyers and reporters.
"This new model uses the latest synthetic materials," Chloe said with a flawless smile, reciting directly from the brochure. "Peak power output has increased by thirty percent over the previous generation..."
A polite wave of murmurs and nods moved through the crowd.
Selena stood near the outer edge. Her eyes swept over the left side of the chassis, and she let out a quiet scoff.
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