The next morning, Matthew stood in Sentinel Systems' executive briefing room, reviewing the agenda for the upcoming call with Elon Musk. His team gathered around him—Daniel with a stack of legal briefs, Saimon and Leo looking both nervous and excited.
"This is it," Matthew muttered. "Let's see exactly what Musk is bringing to the table."
Minutes later, the screen lit up, and Elon Musk appeared, his trademark relaxed expression intact. He leaned forward slightly, signaling that this wasn't just a courtesy call.
"Matthew," Elon greeted warmly, "good to speak with you again. I've been thinking a lot about Sentinel Systems since our last conversation. You've got something special here. I want to talk about investing—not just in securing my companies, but in your overall vision."
"Good to see you too, Elon," Matthew replied, sitting straighter. "I'm interested in hearing your proposal. You mentioned you'd be willing to invest heavily. How much are we talking?"