I'm The King of Business & Technology in the Modern World-Chapter 58: Determination after Proposal

The next morning, Matthew stood in Sentinel Systems' executive briefing room, reviewing the agenda for the upcoming call with Elon Musk. His team gathered around him—Daniel with a stack of legal briefs, Saimon and Leo looking both nervous and excited.

"This is it," Matthew muttered. "Let's see exactly what Musk is bringing to the table."

Minutes later, the screen lit up, and Elon Musk appeared, his trademark relaxed expression intact. He leaned forward slightly, signaling that this wasn't just a courtesy call.

"Matthew," Elon greeted warmly, "good to speak with you again. I've been thinking a lot about Sentinel Systems since our last conversation. You've got something special here. I want to talk about investing—not just in securing my companies, but in your overall vision."

"Good to see you too, Elon," Matthew replied, sitting straighter. "I'm interested in hearing your proposal. You mentioned you'd be willing to invest heavily. How much are we talking?"

Elon didn't miss a beat. "One billion dollars. Direct investment for ten percent equity. No strings attached on operational control. The funds would help you accelerate your expansion, build world-class data infrastructure, and scale your research and development."

The room went dead silent as the weight of that number hit everyone. Saimon let out a barely audible "Damn," while Leo stared wide-eyed at the screen.

Matthew, however, kept his composure. "A billion dollars is significant. But why are you so eager to invest? You already run companies that dominate multiple industries. What's the catch?"

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Elon chuckled softly. "No catch. It's simple. Cybersecurity is becoming the backbone of every major technological advancement—space exploration, autonomous vehicles, even AI research. Sentinel Systems has the potential to become the leader in that space. I want to be a part of that growth. And let's be honest, I've got my own interests to protect. SpaceX's Starlink network, Tesla's AI-driven cars—those systems need protection from ever-evolving threats. With you onboard, we can secure them in ways no one else can."

Matthew nodded thoughtfully. "I see your point. With your support, we could fast-track a lot of our projects. But autonomy is non-negotiable. I won't compromise the independence of Sentinel Systems—not for any amount of money."

"I wouldn't expect you to," Elon replied. "I'm not here to micromanage. I've built my companies by empowering visionaries. I trust you to run Sentinel Systems as you see fit. My role would be to support your growth—advisory input when needed, and of course, access to my resources and networks."

Daniel leaned in and whispered, "He's giving you everything on your terms. This is a dream deal if the legal framework holds."

Matthew exhaled slowly. He was already imagining the possibilities: global data centers built with cutting-edge technology, rapid recruitment of the world's top cybersecurity talent, and unparalleled access to resources. This investment could catapult Sentinel Systems into an industry titan.

"Alright," Matthew said, locking eyes with Elon through the screen. "We're interested. But I'll need to see the terms in writing. We'll also want clear boundaries regarding operational control and decision-making authority."

"Of course," Elon agreed. "I'll have my legal team coordinate with yours. We'll finalize the details in a week, maybe two. In the meantime, I'd like you to start outlining some pilot projects—let's see what Sentinel Systems can do for Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink. Think of it as a test run for our collaboration."

"Consider it done," Matthew said. "You'll have a proposal from us by the end of next week."

"Perfect," Elon replied. "This is going to be exciting, Matthew. I'll be in touch soon. Congratulations—you're on the verge of something extraordinary."

The call ended, leaving the room in stunned silence. Daniel was the first to break it.

"One billion dollars," he said, shaking his head in disbelief. "Matthew, you've got Elon Musk investing in us. This is next-level."

Saimon let out a low whistle. "Dude, we're set for life. We're not just a tech company anymore—we're going global."

Leo laughed nervously. "And here I thought seventeen billion pesos was insane. Now we're adding a billion dollars? What's next?"

Matthew stood, a sense of determination radiating from him. "Sir Daniel, I want you to coordinate with their legal team. Make sure every aspect of the deal aligns with our long-term goals. No loopholes, no vague clauses. This is a massive opportunity, but we're not compromising control over Sentinel Systems."

Daniel nodded, already flipping through his tablet to draft a preliminary agenda. "I'll schedule a call with their legal representatives within the next 48 hours. We'll outline boundaries on operational control, equity rights, and shareholder influence. If Musk's team agrees to our terms, we can finalize the paperwork within two weeks."

Saimon, still shaking his head in disbelief, interjected, "Man, this is surreal. First, the U.S. government throws hundreds of millions at us, and now Elon Musk wants to invest a billion dollars. Are we in a movie or something?"

"It does feel like a dream," Leo added. "But let's not get ahead of ourselves. We've got a ton of work to do to make this real."

"Exactly," Matthew said. "The pilot projects Musk mentioned will be key. We'll need proposals that showcase the full potential of Sentinel Systems—security protocols for Starlink satellites, Tesla's autonomous vehicles, and Neuralink's data integration. We need to knock this out of the park."

"I'll pull a team together for each project," Daniel suggested. "We'll need specialists who understand satellite network security, automotive data encryption, and neural data storage."

"I'll personally oversee the Starlink project," Matthew offered. "The scope of that network is massive—thousands of satellites handling global communication. If we can secure that infrastructure, it'll solidify our reputation as the industry leader in cybersecurity. Also I'll work on the Tesla project and Neuralink."

"Good call," Daniel said.

"Alright," Matthew said, clapping his hands once. "Let's get to it. Daniel, you have the legal negotiations. And I have three. And as for you two my precious investors. You guys chill, I will handle this."

"Yes boss!" the two intoned.