Chapter 27
CAMILLE'S POINT OF VIEW
"Neurix Technologies," Victoria said, sliding the folder across her desk. "Twenty-seven employees. Promising neural interface technology. Currently entertaining acquisition offers."
"And?" I asked, waiting for the catch. With Victoria, there was always a catch.
"And you'll be handling the acquisition." She leaned back, expression unreadable. "Alone."
My heart stuttered. After eight months of shadowing Victoria at Kane Industries, this was my first real test.
"Their valuation?"
"They're asking ninety million. They're worth sixty-five, at most. I want them for fifty."
"When do negotiations begin?"
"Two hours. The meeting is set for eleven at our downtown offices."
My head snapped up. "Today? You're giving me two hours to prepare?"
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