Chapter 125

The following afternoon, Kiara and Mike arrived at Sunset Tech for their final meeting with Andrew. The tension in the air was palpable, but Kiara felt more prepared than ever. They had done everything they could to make this deal appealing while respecting Andrew's boundaries. Now, it was time to seal the deal.

Andrew greeted them in the lobby, his expression more relaxed than it had been during their previous meetings. That was a good sign, Kiara thought. He seemed more at ease, as if the weight of the decision had shifted in their favor.

"Thanks for coming," Andrew said as he led them to a glass-walled conference room. "I've been going over the proposal, and I have to admit, I'm impressed with how well you've tailored this to our needs."