The action was
too quick for his eyes, so as he waited for the message to finish
downloading, he pulled a tissue from his drawer and cleaned the
computer's monitor.
Matthew's message was now unfolded on the display, complete, and
as he wiped, the e-mail's subject caught his eye. He quickly
scanned the screen for the gist of the message-and he froze.
His throat constricted and his mind slammed on the brakes,
chucking him from his exhilarating joyride. He felt his insides
rumble as if he were about to lose control of his system, not
unlike the feeling, the lack of feeling, that he had experienced
as Martha's hand let go of his when she had slipped away.
He forced his hands to be still on the desk and read the message
from the beginning.
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TO: wharrell@icp.com
FROM: mlocke@wallaby.com
SUBJECT: REVISED PLAN
William, I'll get right to the point: Yesterday's introduction of
the Joey II was phenomenal.
Therefore, Wallaby and ICP will maintain a strategic alliance
relationship, as we disclosed to the press: Wallaby will work
with ICP to develop powerful Joey products which are compatible
with ICP systems.
We will not go through with our private original plan of merging
the two companies into one.
I am satisfied with my role at Wallaby as chairman, president,
and CEO, and I look forward to our two companies working
together.
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