"All right, Reed, I have a general understanding of your project now. So you do not just want my money—you also want my Space Station."
Victor interrupted Reed's endless explanation of the project and said expressionlessly:
"But even NASA is unwilling to believe your project can succeed. What makes you think I should believe in it?"
An awkward expression appeared on Reed's face, and Victor immediately laughed.
"Just kidding. Seeing what others cannot see and always staying one step ahead of everyone else—that is my talent."
"Oh, I really cannot stand that about him."
Seeing Victor putting on airs, Ben wanted nothing more than to walk over and punch him.
Reed hurriedly reassured him:
"It is fine. Do not get angry. This is just business. It is just work."
"He is right, Ben. This is just business."
At that moment, a blonde beauty in a women's business suit walked over from the office doorway with a smile.
"My head of genetic research, Susan Stone. You both know her."
Seeing the blonde beauty, Victor introduced her to Reed and Ben with some pride.
Susan had been the universally acknowledged goddess of their university. He had liked her too, but unfortunately, she had ended up with Reed, that pile of cow dung.
Not long after graduation, the two had argued and broken up. Meanwhile, Victor had built up his company through his intelligence and methods, then seized the opportunity to invite Susan to become a department head at his company.
Back in university, Reed had outclassed him in every way. He had always been second best, and not even remotely close.
Now, he had a successful career, while Reed had gone bankrupt and had to beg him for investment. Reed's former girlfriend had become his girlfriend as well, and he would be