Dante departed, hoping Hector would grasp his visit was to inform rather than engage in a discussion.

Hector's expression darkened. He had been convinced that the construction of the three major data centers was nearly certain. Unexpectedly, a sudden turn of events introduced a new player, openly declaring that the Innova Group would undertake the project. What had happened?

He recalled that Eric—the CIO and co-founder of the Innova Group—was wanted. So, why was Dante supporting the Innova Gro