When the two hours break was over, they were asked to wait another thirty minutes as the panel was yet to come to a final decision. Eric looked at the man that brought the message; because of his close relationship with the Smith, he knew there were only five neutral members of the panel, which meant that who so ever won three of their votes would be the biggest winner.
Eric had thought that by sending Steam material to Rostar, the two would fight each other, and ABM would be the biggest winner. No one knew better than him that the president did not want the project to fall into his hands; this would be aiding one's enemy.
ABM was active in the last election and supported his opponents, so he knew without a doubt that the president would try to suppress them. He never calculated that Steam would shine brightly because of having a similar presentation.
