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    “I heard from my colleagues that your firewall tech is unmatched in the industry,” Jordy said. “I’m wondering if you’re nning tounch a dedicated security firm to expand this venture. I’m bullish on its potential. You bring the expertise, I’ll bring the capital, and together we can build something extraordinary. What do you say?”


    Brenna settled beside Ethan, who shot a displeased nce at Jordy. “Brenna’s vision is far grander,” Ethan said. “Haven’t you noticed that basic firewalls and antivirus programs are practically free now?”


    Ethan was well aware that cybersecurity firms rarely profited from individual users. Their real revenue came from tailored enterprise solutions, raking in substantial profits.


    It surprised Jordy that Ethan, a seasoned entrepreneur, didn’t seem to grasp how cybersecurity firms generated revenue.


    With a half-smile, he said, “Mr. Mitchell, you must know the firewall your ownpany employs, along with its subscription costs and the hefty fees for advanced services like IPS, AV, URL filtering, and sandboxing. Those aren’t cheap, and Brenna has the talent to develop them effortlessly.”


    Ethan’s expression turned cold. “Stop calling her Brenna. You shouldn’t address her by her first name. You two aren’t close, and she has no interest in partnering with you.”


    Brenna, her patience thinning, echoed his sentiment. “Exactly. Call me Brenna one more time, and I won’t consider working with you.”


    Jordy could brush off Ethan’s words, but Brenna’s words carried weight. “Fine, I’ll call you Miss Harper.”


    Despite her frosty demeanor, Jordy sensed Brenna’s interest in advancing her firewall technology.


    He said, “So, Miss Harper, what’s your take on my proposal? Word is, Vand’s cybersecurity division relies on your firewall, and you engineered the hardware yourself. This venture could be massive.”


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    Sandra, who’d been quietly absorbing the exchange, saw an opportunity to dip her toes into investing. Shecked business acumen but had savings to spare. A project like this promised far better returns than a dormant bank ount.


    She said, “Brenna, you should really think about it. That facial recognition system you set up on myputer? My colleagues raved about it. They’re convinced your firewall could redefine cybersecurity.”


    Jordy’s eyes gleamed with approval at Sandra’s instinct for opportunity.


    A new idea sparked in his mind—pursuing Sandra could open doors to the Harper family’s influence.


    The thought took hold.


    “Miss Harper, what do you think? You bring the tech, and I’ll bring the funding. We could make this work,” he said to Brenna.


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