A Late-Night Text, A Red Convertible, And A Question That Changed Everything

it a “multi-billion-dollar acquisition.” Forbes said my name. Six years ago, when I’d asked for a five-thousand-dollar loan to cover living expenses while I built the prototype, he’d told me I had “delusions of grandeur.”

Now he was pleased.

“Thanks,” I said.

Mom leaned forward, eyes shining with concern that now just felt like a warning.

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