Psychology Strategie... — Persuasion Tactics: Covert

Vance blinked, momentarily thrown off balance. He had expected a fight. By agreeing with him, Julian had instantly disarmed Vance's combative stance. They were no longer adversaries; they were on the same side.

Julian adjusted his silk tie in the mirror. He wasn't going to demand the shares. He was going to make Vance beg him to take them. Persuasion Tactics: Covert Psychology Strategie...

"Worthy?" Vance scoffed, but his interest was piqued. "What do they know about my vision?" Vance blinked, momentarily thrown off balance

"Nothing," Julian sighed dramatically, flicking the ash from his cigar. "They just see the massive profit potential and the chance to revolutionize the grid. They don't see the art in it. Frankly, I think it's better if you keep it. Sure, the tech might stagnate without their massive R&D capital, and yes, another competitor might eclipse you in five years because they can't scale fast enough... but at least it will still be yours. Pure. Untouched." They were no longer adversaries; they were on the same side