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"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."

"Exactly," Vance said, his posture relaxing slightly. "People think everything has a price. It doesn't." Persuasion Tactics: Covert Psychology Strategie...

Julian had just deployed the scarcity principle combined with a subtle ego challenge. He made the acquisition seem like an exclusive club that the buyers had to qualify for, while simultaneously challenging Vance's pride. "Nothing," Julian sighed dramatically, flicking the ash from