September 12, 2013, 7 PM
The Future Tech penthouse view from its glass walls showed a bustling Austin night skyline and its residents enjoying their recent prosperity.
Vince dismissed the Jet Fighter project meeting and casually conversed with his corporate guest in the neo-modern living room.
Marrilyn Hewson amicably said, "The first time I've heard about you was from an old friend of mine, General Douglas. We go way back. During a Capitol Hill gathering, he complained about a young boy that had the audacity to negotiate with the Pentagon instead of accepting the initial offer, which amused me to no end. But unfortunately, his military rank makes him forget that American civilians build his weapons at the end of the day and should have a say in the matter. From then on, I've paid close attention to Future Tech."
