Matthew sat back in his chair, his fingers steepled as he considered Charles Fitzwilliam's words. The room was silent for a moment, the weight of the conversation pressing on them all. Finally, Charles broke the stillness, his voice measured but firm.
"Matthew," Charles began, "I understand your hesitations, but you must also understand mine. As an investor, I have a vested interest in the continued success of Hesh Industries. The potential of these aircraft cannot be ignored—not by you, not by the Republic, and certainly not by me. That's why I propose we take a different approach."
Matthew raised an eyebrow. "What do you have in mind, Mr. Fitzwilliam?"
Charles leaned forward, his tone sharpening with conviction. "Let one of the generals see the prototype. Let them judge its value for themselves. You've demonstrated its potential to me; now it's time to show it to someone who can make the decision to integrate it into the Republic's military strategy."