Chapter 319

Oliver had no clue Calliope had already mapped everything out in her head. If they made the deal now, who'd get the credit? Him. It'd look like something he pulled off while still in charge. And why on earth would she help him boost his legacy? What he didn't know was-she'd already reached out to the other party. She'd clearly stated that her current project was an AI program meant for search and rescue missions. Once the AI competition was over and the system refined, the fire department could adopt it directly. She might even let them use the Aether System for free. But partnership? No way. At least not yet. When she officially took over Stellar Group next year, then she'd revisit the deal-as president. That way, it'd be her win, not his. Oliver didn't realize he was nothing more than a stepping stone in her careful plan. All he felt was a wave of frustration he couldn't swallow down. He couldn't reason with her-talking to her felt like hitting a wall. So, he gave it one last shot, s