Chapter 965
The two childish men fell back into their bickering routine, and Mira couldn’t be bothered to entertain them.
Owen shot Dominic a glare. “Aren’t you too busy to be lounging around here? Go home p>
“It’s been ages since I visited, and you’re already kicking me out? Some friend you are,” Dominic shot back.
“Visit all you want, just keep your distance from my lady p>
“What nonsense are you spouting?” Mira snapped. “If you two want to bicker, leave me out of it p>
She was genuinely annoyed now.
Both men exchanged identical glares before snapping their mouths shut. They looked exactly like a pair of scolded schoolboys.
Mira kept her expression stern, but inwardly, she was holding back a laugh.
She knew their bantering was just how they blew off steam together; there was no real malice behind it.
Reaching for her phone, Mira prepared to dial James Barlow, but Caleb Brooks from the software division called her first.
“Boss, if we don’t get our hands on that cutting-edge overseas tech soon, our research is going to hit a brick wall p>
“Understood. I’ll push for it,” she replied.
All major technological advancements were built on existing foundations. No project could simply ignore current innovations and start entirely from scratch.
Nexus Core Systems’ proprietary Aegis OS was inherently built utilizing framework concepts from Android Inc. over in the Javenaire Federation.
Thanks to an insider leak, the Javenaire Federation had implemented a strict technological blockade against Mavaria. Even routine updates for the dominant market operating systems were being deliberately withheld.
Developing their own independent system was no longer just a goal; it was an absolute necessity.
Hanging up, Mira finally made her call. “My dear James. Tell me you have the latest system data p>
“My lovely Mira. I just secured it. I was planning to send it over tonight p>
“Perfect. Thank you, James. What’s the final invoice on this p>
“No charge necessary. You promised to bring me in on the big money, remember p>
“I did, and I always keep my word. But I still insist on paying for this specific favor p>
“In that case, let’s call it an even million p>
For exclusive access to the world’s most advanced proprietary tech, a million dollars was practically a steal.
“Done. I’ll have the funds wired immediately p>
Before Mira could even initiate the transfer, James had already forwarded the encrypted files.
“Much appreciated,” she murmured into the receiver.
She instantly relayed the data to Caleb.
Then, she tapped James’s number again. “Actually, James, there’s another lucrative venture I’d like to discuss with you p>
She smoothly handed the phone over to Dominic.
Since this operation now involved
national security, it was far more appropriate for the Federal
Commissioner to handle the
negotiations. In matters of
vel
international cooperation, his word
carried unparalleled weight.
The discussion concluded in under an hour. As long as mutual interests were
aligned, the details easily fell into place.
The next step was securing the backing of the independent underground networks led by Master Ellis.
Master Ellis, deeply protective of Mira, was on board without question. Clarence Doyle, however, would require a tangible incentive to get involved negotiation best left to the Master.
But with the federal government quietly backing them, everything was manageable.
They had locked down several
critical pieces of the puzzle tonight
Now all they could do was wait for
Dominic’s final green light.
It remained to be seen whether his request for tactical military deployment would be approved.
The following afternoon, Mira was absorbed in a vintage pharmaceutical text when Celine Ward called. She sounded utterly defeated.
“Mira… Sienna is missing p>
“What do you mean, missing p>
Mira frowned, needing clarification.
“I mean she’s gone. Her phone is completely dead, and no one knows where she
went. Adeline already contacted the police.
But it doesn’t look good. The police analyzed the timeline, and they think it’s highly likely p>
Celine choked up, unable to finish the sentence.
“Highly likely what p>
“Highly likely she was trafficked to the Balkan Underworld p>
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