Third Person's POV
The meal was winding down. People at the long table started getting up, moving in small groups to the high-top bar tables and sofa areas by the window to continue the discussion on collaboration details.
The possibility Archer had mentioned at the dinner table—that they could explore cooperation with Hilltop Tech—was just a hint. Melanie wasn't sure if it would actually happen.
However, others at the table were serious about connecting. Midway through the meal, they called over their managers to start discussing initial contacts with Elmer.
Melanie followed them, as she was the most knowledgeable about the technical side of the project. Elmer still handled the business terms.
She sat next to him, taking notes. Seeing Elmer's glass empty, she stood up and took it. "I
