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r like thunder. Behind me, my PR team scrambled to keep pace, their tension palpable. Gina, the head

ideo," she said dryly, not e

I miss it? It's all over the damn internet." I stalked to m

ough data on her screen. "Comments are pouring in from every corner of

aking years of work and millions in investment a

. "It's a well-articul

r, and she raised her h

trol is possible, but we'll need to act fast. The launch is in two weeks, and

apped. "Wha

atives-highlight the benefits of the tech, get testimonials from historians on bo

has a personal edge. She's not just attacking the prod

nt to neutralize her, we need to understand her

dle her personally. She doesn't get to sit in her iv

of my jaw. "Fine. But tread carefully

curt nod. The team fil

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my fingers flying over the keys as I did

No living family. Clean record. The screen displayed a photo of her-dark hair cascading in soft waves, sh

ck for a moment by

ttered, snapp

t some random critic. She was passionate, articula

problem," I muttered,

ems had s

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this university, Martin Greaves, was hurrying

Mr. Throne," Martin said, his t

ip the pleasantries, Chancellor.

Martin said, flustered.

Students stopped to stare, whispering behind t

fice, Martin closed the door an

coffee? Tea?" Mar

et straight to the point. One of your employees has gone out o

e referring to Profe

hat case, was

we at the university do not

tone ice-sharp. "What I nee

fessor Chen should be on he

ply, there was a

called, audible re

arting from the Chancellor to me. She hesitated, locking onto mine. Th

g a smile. "Thank you for coming on s

Martin continued, noddi

" Ameline said eve

close and in reality, she was ten times more beautiful than

trying to turn history into a commodi

ave no idea what you're talking about. Do you have any understanding

"History is meant to be experienced, not

he past-no pun intended. The world is changing, Mis

ind than sell out," she

s in an attempt to diffuse the tension. "Let's

to Ameline. A thought crossed my mind-a wild, impul

. "Here's my solution.

linked. "

ill only be temporary. The public will see us working together, and they'll underst

lous," Ameline

aid, "and the only wa

weat. "That. could work," he said hesitantly. "A par

aid firmly, cro

ns have consequences. Keep this up, and you might find it dif

clenched. "Is

rning," I

y of the situation press in on her and the w

aid finally,

rious. "My driver will come to pick

ed my jacket, and h

I heard her mutter unde

o a smirk as I close