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“Slipstreah power reiven up searching your vessel in vain, and for you to activate the recovery signal”

“Very clever,” Eddie said, playing the er of the two of them “How many do you have for purchase?”

Ferreira s, but my factory is currently in production and ill have a dozen within a month Of course, we’ve had an extreht price, we can certainly move you to the front of the line”

“I need to see it in operation,” Juan said “How do I know Slipstreale? I want to knoorks before I spend my money on it”

When Juan said “elephant-sized boondoggle,” Machado looked at hi his cover had been blown

“Do youthat doesn’t work?” Machado asked

“Idirectly at Machado so he would know the phrasing was deliberate “Is this an elephant-sized boondoggle?”

“Gentlemen,” Ferreira said, “I assure you Slipstream ork as promised I wouldn’t be where I ae a demonstration if you’d like”

Machado abruptly turned to Ferreira “Boss, I’d like to show Mr González our aerial drones”

“Absolutely We can deliver your product in a variety of ways Our drones can even provide offensive and defensive capabilities by carrying remotely activated explosives”

Juan glanced at Eddie to indicate that he wanted a few moments alone with Machado to explain the situation

Eddie nodded slightly and said, “We have aerial drones I want to talk pricing for the Slipstream with Mr Ferreira”

Ferreira’s grin got even bigger, dollar signs dancing in front of his eyes

“You go ahead, Roberto,” he said “We’ll join you in a few minutes”

Machado led the way out of the room and up one level When they were alone in the corridor, he whirled on Juan with a furious look on his face