The Neo-Veridia Financial Summit. Grand Hall.Tuesday. 9:00 AM.The air in the convention center smelled of expensive cologne, ozone, and unbridled greed.Three thousand investors sat in the auditorium, their faces illuminated by the blue glow of tablets and phones. At the center of the stage, pacing like a televangelist in a metallic silver dress, was Elara.She held a microphone, her knuckles white.She knew the script. She had lived this day five years ago. At 10:00 AM, Omni-Tech would announce their new battery patent. By noon, the stock would triple. In the first timeline, Lysander had missed the boat because he was too cautious.Not this time."Ladies and Gentlemen," Elara announced, her voice trembling with the high of absolute certainty. "You are looking for the next unicorn. You are looking for the future."She pointed to the massive screen behind her. The logo for OMNI-TECH appeared."Put everything you have into Omni-Tech," Elara declared. "Sell your bonds. Mortgage your ho
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