Chapter 202 No Free Time

Claire ended her phone call, feeling a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. She had just spoken with a robotics company from Japan, hoping they could provide both the tools and the designers for her latest project at Metacortex. But the response had been disappointing. They were too busy with their own projects and could only offer the necessary tools, not the designers she needed. As she turned off her phone, Sandra, her reliable assistant, walked into the office holding a stack of documents. “These need your signature,” Sandra said, placing them on Claire's desk. Claire picked up her pen, signing the documents with her usual precision. As she did so, a thought crossed her mind. She paused, looking up at Sandra. “Sandra, can I get your opinion on something?” Sandra looked slightly surprised by the sudden question but nodded, ready to listen. “Of course, Ms. Peterson. What’s on your mind?” Claire set the pen down and leaned back in her chair, her gaze thoughtful. “Do you think it w