Madly Yours (Nora Reed) novel Chapter 436

On the day she traveled from Northampton to San Francisco, she had returned with an overwhelming sense of disappointment and disgust, thinking that once she repaid the Reed family's debt, she would have nothing more to do with them.

She hadn't thought about her future.

She even felt like she might not have one.

But now, filled with love and anticipation, she was on her way back to Northampton.

The same route, but an entirely different state of mind.

Back then, it was despair.

This time, it was a journey home.

Going to see her... lover.

...

Northampton.

Northampton Research Institute.

The atmosphere in the conference room was solemn. People in lab coats and suits filled both sides of the long table, and everyone's expression was grim.

Director Campbell sat at the head of the table, his eyes sharp as a hawk.

He tapped the table. "Let's hear it. What's the situation?"

The middle-aged man in a lab coat sitting to his left spoke with a booming voice. "The situation is not optimistic. Chicago's Vaughn Family suddenly tightened their grip, embargoing crucial materials and equipment. Our current production line can only last until the end of the year. After that, if we don't have a new solution, the whole project will have to shut down."

Director Campbell frowned, then looked at Jude next to him. "What about the Vanguard Microchips?"

Jude looked up, his voice smooth. "The chip's architecture design is complete, but the fabrication process is stuck. Currently, there is no factory capable of handling this level of precision. Foreign factories can do it, but due to the embargo policies, they wouldn't dare take our orders."

"What's the required precision?"

The Lancaster Group's breakthroughs in the chip sector in recent years were obvious to everyone.

Especially the Vanguard Precision Series, which increased precision by thirteen percent. Everyone present had seen the test reports.

"The Lancaster Group has recently been focusing on a new type of semiconductor material. There are preliminary research results abroad, but they are not yet mature. If we can take the lead in this direction, we might be able to bypass the current bottlenecks."

"Is it feasible?"

Hudson paused. "Yes, but it requires time."

"Time is not an issue." Director Campbell's gaze swept over the room. "What does everyone think of Mr. Lancaster's proposal?"

Naturally, no one had any objections. Everyone knew that breaking through in chip research meant relying on themselves, not others.

Director Campbell nodded. "Then it's settled. The Lancaster Group will take the lead on this. Since we're in a cooperative phase, everyone will fully support them."

"Yes, Director Campbell."