PV-17

As the clock ticked away, the engineers at Voltronix worked tirelessly to incorporate the mysterious Electric Crystal into their battery design. Karen was determined to make a grand debut on New Year's Day and put Voltronix back on the map. The deadline for safety evaluations loomed close on December 29th, and Karen was confident in her team's abilities. Meanwhile, Alex worked tirelessly, making modifications to the hidden Portal cave, adding a conveyor belt to transport the crystals. As he worked, he grappled with a difficult decision - should he reveal the secret of the Portal to a trusted engineer?

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Christmas Eve, 24th December, was a day that would change the course of the battery industry forever. The PV-17, a collaboration between Portal and Voltronix, was unveiled to the world through a stunning advertisement. The PV-17 was unlike any other car battery, it was sold at a mere $20, a price that shook the entire market.

As the world was still recovering from the shock of the PV-17's price, another bombshell was dropped. The Sea Corporations Automobiles Division announced that they would be making the first ever cheap battery powered cargo flights for commercial use, using none other than the PV-17 batteries. This was a game changer, as it promised to revolutionize the transportation industry.

The excitement was palpable as everyone eagerly awaited the launch of these cargo flights, a new era of transportation was about to begin. And at the heart of it all was the PV-17, the battery that made it all possible.

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Alan Raven, the owner of Tronc Co., was determined to enjoy a stress-free holiday with his family. The tree was decorated with twinkling lights, gifts were wrapped and placed under the tree, and the smell of delicious food filled the air. Alan made sure to unplug from the outside world, putting away his phone and disconnecting from the internet. He wanted to savor this time with his wife and son, without any distractions from work. They sat by the fireplace, chatting and laughing, making memories that would last a lifetime. Alan was grateful for this time with his loved ones and was determined to keep it this way for the rest of the night. Only if he knew what was happening in the world right now.

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As the news of the Sea Corporations' announcement hit Alex, he was stunned. He had never approved nor signed any collaboration with them, yet they had taken advantage of the PV-17 announcement to boost their own power. The phone rang, and when Alex picked up, it was an executive from Sea Corporations. With a firm tone, Alex informed the executive that he did not approve of their move and that he would only be collaborating with Voltronix. They had shown him respect as a company, whereas Sea Corporations had treated him as an afterthought.

And with a determined voice, Alex warned the executive from Sea Corporations that if they continued with their current attitude, he would stop supplying the precious electric crystals to Voltronix and find a more suitable partner, a company that respected each other on equal terms. He was no longer willing to be treated like an afterthought, and he would not stand for it any longer. The future of the crystal-powered batteries and his reputation as a fair and just business partner were at stake, and he was not going to let that be jeopardized. With these stern words, Alex ended the call, leaving no room for doubt as to where he stood.

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The Sea Corporations executive was livid after the call with Alex. He had thought that their announcement of the collaboration with Portal-Voltronix would have solidified their position as a major player in the industry. But he had been swiftly corrected by the young CEO of Portal Ltd.

At the board meeting, the executive vented his frustration, only to be met with shouting from the other members. They scolded him for not properly consulting with Portal Ltd and questioned why he had announced their plans without permission.

As the meeting raged on, the executive fumed, but he was caught off guard when the owner of Sea Co., Miss Kamal, spoke for the first time. Her words were sharp and clear, cutting through the chaos of the room.

"Rex," she said firmly, "your lack of foresight and respect for our business partners is unacceptable. You will apologize properly to Portal Ltd and you are fired effective immediately."

With a heavy heart, Rex left the room, the reality of his mistake setting in. He had underestimated the power of the small company, and now he was paying the price.

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Edward Lex was finally released from the hospital, and he was now back in his home, basking in the warmth of his daughter's love. As he sat in the living room with Julia, he couldn't help but feel proud of her. She had done an incredible job taking CyberEats to new heights, and he was eager to let her know how proud he was of her.

"Julia, you have done an amazing job," he said, smiling at her. "I couldn't be more proud of you."

Julia's face lit up, and she beamed with happiness at her father's praise. It was a rare moment of genuine pride and happiness for both of them.

"I want you to go to college, so that we never have to go through this again," Edward continued. "I want you to take the reins of the company and lead it to even greater success."

Julia was taken aback. She had never thought of running the company on her own, but the idea was both exciting and terrifying. She looked at her father, who was smiling at her encouragingly, and she knew that this was what she wanted. She wanted to follow in her father's footsteps and lead CyberEats to even greater heights.

"Yes, Dad," she said, her voice filled with determination. "I'll go to college and learn everything I need to know. And then I'll take over the company, and make you proud."