Chapter 25: New PlansMarika slid into the seat the Darren Auer nodded at. He was seated at a polished wooden desk with neat stacks of paper while he looked at her diagram and grade scores. She was dressed in a black tailored suit that hit just above the ankle, and belted at the waist. The white blouse was plain without frills or ribbons, and the black cloche hat with a white band set off her red hair.
The man looked at her. “Would you consider selling this to our company rather than working here?”
“No, I would not. I have already received the patent for the instrument. If no company hires me, I will strike a bargain with all of the companies to pay me a royalty every time it is purchased. If a company hires me, of course, I will arrange partial ownership with that company, but still expe
