Return to Earth: Mike Stedman: Book 3 by D. R. Rosier

Author:D. R. Rosier [Rosier, D. R.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2017-06-27T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

After a quick discussion, they decided to order pizza for lunch, maybe they’d do another restaurant for a late dinner. Dahlia didn’t really want to be studied like a bug under a microscope after what happened yesterday during their tour of the city. He was pretty sure Alyndra felt the same way, but she’d never complain about it.

They ordered four pizzas with different combinations of toppings, and he sent Nadia a message so she could take a lunch break and join them and eat.

That’s when he got an incoming call.

“Hello, this is Mike Stedman.”

Celia replied, “It’s me. The summit is set to start in the morning at nine local time to Switzerland. I’ll send you the information. I’ve been assured by the Swiss leadership you are welcome for the duration, and have your hotel information. Any questions?”

He said, “That was fairly quick.”

Celia snorted, “That’s not a question. Suffice it to say between the worldwide tension, and the offer I put on the table, most of them jumped at the chance. They others are coming because of that. So far, we have the U.S., Russia, China, England, Germany, France, Japan, along with Australia. I’m not sure if we’ll have more additions, I wouldn’t be surprised. The first day should be a lot of boring speeches, no doubt laced with accusations and suspicions. We’ll also go over the suggested treaty, which will be my responsibility. The second day you’ll have a chance to speak, and answer any questions. You’ll be free to leave after that, or stay to watch. Then who knows how long it will go on as people quibble over the treaty.”

He asked, “What was the offer, if I’m allowed to know.”

She replied with amusement, “Mostly what we talked about and what you suggested, however I also can’t just give it away. What I suggested was that whoever won the race, would patent it and then all the countries that signed could pay a licensing fee to gain manufacturing ability and access to the process, as well as a small royalty for each piece made.”

He grunted, “That makes sense, you should be able to profit and recoup your losses for all the research and money spent on development.”

Celia giggled, “Yes, but that’s only one part of it. I also added that in case it isn’t us that wins the race. The country that wins will be more willing to share the technology, because if they don’t and you’re forced to share it, they’d lose out on a bunch of moneys. It will also take some of the sting out of that threat and make it easier for them to swallow.”

He sighed, he really wasn’t all that great at politics, he hadn’t even considered it from that angle.

“Thank you Prime Minister, we’ll be there.”

Celia replied, “Take care, I still have a lot to do.”

The call disconnected, and he wondered if there was anything he had to do. He decided there really wasn’t, but he did give rather specific orders to

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