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Chapter 10

Author: Waylen Markle
Zac had arranged to meet at a quiet café. He was in his early fifties, radiating a calm authority.

"Congratulations on your win at the International Artificial Intelligence Competition," he said, his eyes assessing me. "Your algorithm is exceptional."

I nodded politely, cautious but reserved.

Then he leaned forward, voice low but sharp. "I know your company plans to monopolize your algorithm. What do you intend to do about it?"

My heart skipped a beat. I hadn't expected him to be so direct.

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