If she wanted her patents to be put to use, she would need to
find investors and developers.
However, Reginald could not only acquire her patents but also
make her a project lead and offer dividends. Nothing could be
more perfect.
Seeing Harriet agree, Reginald asked, “What’s your expected
your transfer price?”
Harriet had never sold a patent before. She thought carefully,
then raised her right index finger.
Before she could speak, Reginald frowned slightly, “A hundred
million? Harriet, that’s too high. It’s almost impossible in the
current market.”
A hundred million?
Harriet was amused and withdrew her hand, “Mr. Barton, why don’t you name a price? If I think it’s fair, I’ll sign.”
At this point, both of them were strictly businesslike.
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Reginald said, “Thirty million. That’s already the highest price the industry can offer you. I don’t think any other company would go higher.”
Harriet replied, “Thirty million, I accept.”
She had originally planned to ask for ten million, since a tech company had offered her that amount a couple of years ago. At the time, she was at the Townsend Group, so she didn’t accept.
Now, Reginald was offering thirty million, plus making her a project lead and giving her a share of future profits. He had
given her everything he could.
So, Harriet agreed right away.
She promised to bring the patent certificate and other
documents the next day.
Thirty million! Thirty million!
After leaving Reginald’s office, Harriet was in an exceptionally
good mood.
It was the happiest day she’d had in three years.
So, after work that evening, she bought Ralph’s favorite snacks
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and fruit and went to visit him.
Inside the house, seeing Harriet beaming with joy, Ralph asked,
“Granddaughter, did something good happen?”
Sitting beside Ralph, Harriet held his hand and smiled,
“Grandpa, do you remember the invention patent I got in my senior year of high school? Our company bought it, and they
made me the project lead, with dividends to come later.”
Before Ralph could respond, Harriet mysteriously held up three fingers, “Thirty million, my transfer fee is thirty million, and once the product hits the market, my dividends will be even more.”
Seeing Harriet so happy, Ralph was delighted too, proudly
saying, “I knew my granddaughter was capable. With your
abilities, I won’t have to worry in the future.”
As he spoke, he patted the back of Harriet’s hand and said in a
softer voice, “Remember to keep an eye on the treasures in the
basement. They’re all for your retirement.”
Hearing Ralph’s words, Harriet spread her arms and hugged
him, saying with emotion, “Grandpa, you must stay healthy.
You’re all I have left.”
Ralph cheerfully patted Harriet’s back, comforting her, “Don’t
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worry. For my Hara, I’ll do my best to live on, to live to two
hundred years old.”
Harriet couldn’t help but laugh at that.
Letting go of the hug, Harriet held Ralph’s hand. He really was
all she had left.
***
Having agreed to the patent transfer, the next day at work,
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Harriet brought the certificates and documents to the company
to sign the agreement with Reginald.
As soon as they finished signing, the finance department processed the payment right away.
Reginald’s efficiency was beyond reproach.
Looking at the transfer fee in her account, Harriet smiled and
said, “Mr. Barton, thank you.”
Putting away Harriet’s patent and documents, Reginald said, “If
you want to thank someone, you should thank Ellsworth.”
At Reginald’s words, Harriet looked up at him.
Seeing this, Reginald smiled and explained, “When the
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Townsend Group invested in the optoelectronics project, they
also invested five hundred million in the home robot project.
That’s why the company had the special funds to sign your
patent. To be fair, Ellsworth has a good eye for business and is
very generous.”
At this point, Reginald added, “But his good judgment is limited
to business.”
At Reginald’s words, Harriet smiled.
After smiling, she stood up and said warmly, “In any case, thank you for your support, Mr. Barton. I won’t let you down.”
Looking up at Harriet, Reginald said earnestly, “Harriet, this is
just the beginning. This is also your first project. I hope you can
make a name for yourself.”
Reginald valued Harriet highly. He had long wanted to put her
patents to use, but all of Galaxy Innovations‘ funds were
earmarked, every penny spent where it mattered most.
The home robot project had been in development for a long
time, but available funds were limited. This time, Ellsworth had
helped the project.
Harriet smiled calmly, “Mr. Barton, I will do my best to live up to
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your expectations.”
After returning to her office with the signed contract, Harriet
soon drove to the lab again.
***
9 p.m., Auburn Heights.
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