Nathan dered with a touch of arrogance, "Who says my chip can''t hold a candle to his?"


    Regan shot back, "Weren''t those your own words?"


    Nathan replied coolly, "Yes, they were. But the chips just don''t outdo Dawson International''s. They are the same brand actually."


    Regan''s face changed instantly. "No way."


    He exined, "Dawson International uses TechFusion''s top-of-the-line chips and drivers-sh Chips and Dragon yer drivers that no otherpany can make."


    Nathan casually added, "Ourpany, Creation, also uses the TechFusion brand. Got a problem with that, Regan?"


    Regan was taken aback. "How did you pull that off? We haven''t partnered, have we?"


    Nathan said, "The sh Chips TechFusion churns out every year aren''t all just for Dawson International."Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    Regan quickly caught on, "So, only a third of TechFusion''s chips and drivers go to Dawson International. The rest are scattered among smaller businesses. Have you rounded up these chips..." He trailed off.


    Cameron, trying to keep his products from being overshadowed, had an exclusivity deal with Regan. He could only sell to his publicly tradedpany. But the smaller outfits weren''t bound by this agreement. Suddenly, Regan saw Nathan in a new light. "The younger generation really is impressive."


    Nathan raised his ss, clinking it with Regan''s Regan, don''t say I didn''t warn you. Cameron''s already had one fall from grace. A second could be just around the corner. If Cameron goes under, hispany wilk too. Then the sh Chips you''ve made for him will be stuck in the warehouse, bing worthless stock."


    Regan tilted his head back, downing his drink. "Thanks for the heads-up, Nathan."


    Throughout the conversation, Nathan never once asked Regan for a partnership. Yet, Regan was the first to show interest. "Would it be possible for me to get a tour of Pulse Technologies?" Nathalie chimed in quickly, "Why not today? After dinner, Mr. Nathan''s heading back to the office. How about you tag along, and he can give you a firsthand look at how thepany runs?" Regan hesitated for a moment. He had ns with Cameron that day.


    But Ashley didn''t want to part from Nathan. She clung to Regan''s arm, pleading, "Dad,e on, say yes."


    That sealed the deal for Regan. He pulled out his phone and texted Cameron to cancel their meeting.


    Cameron stood by the towering


    window, looking out over the bustling cityscape below. Once, he was a king at the pyramid''s peak Even though a messy divorce had dented his image, he was confident his iron will would see him back on top soon.


    He was brimming with confidence in his techpany.


    When Cameron saw Regan''s text canceling their meeting, his expression darkened. He never imagine that Nathan could swoop in and disrupt his solid alliance with Regan-and with help from his once-dismissed ex-wife, Nathalie.


    Cameron clenched his fists, his veins pulsing with anger. This was a high-stakes gamble with all his assets on the line. Losing was not an option.