Let's Talk Business Part 1

The applause had barely faded before Matthew was escorted into a high-security conference room deep within the military base. The walls were lined with encrypted communication systems, and the long conference table in the center was already set with classified briefing folders, military-grade laptops, and steaming cups of black coffee.

Angel followed close behind, tablet in hand, her usual sharp expression even more focused. Dr. Vasquez, Daniel Cho, and Dr. Watanabe remained outside, monitoring the Titan Mk-I's diagnostics while Matthew stepped into the lion's den alone.

At the head of the table sat General Malcolm Reed, his presence commanding, his hands clasped in front of him. Colonel Nathan Reynolds sat beside him, his tablet already opened to what Matthew assumed was a classified report on Sentinel BioTech and the Titan Mk-I.