Joseph dispatched an envoy to Emily's company, setting the stage for a high-stakes partnership. To keep her identity under wraps, Emily had Sykes, the public-facing president, handle the negotiations.
"Hi, I'm Allen, the president's assistant at Foresight Information Tech," Allen began politely. "I'm here to convey our president's high regard for Future and to discuss a potential collaboration with your company."
Sykes nodded, "We're honored by your president's appreciation. Could you tell me more about the project and how the profits would be split?"
"We've recently landed a major contract and are short on R&D personnel. Our president was impressed by your latest developments at a recent expo and has great confidence in your team. That's why we're considering this collaboration. Given
