66 A Productive Discussion with Caroline

Poul repeated the offer Caroline had earlier presented to him. "So, let me get this straight. You are willing to aid us in addressing the inadequacies of the prior smokeless gunpowder so long as we grant you the opportunity to invest in our company?"

Caroline corrected him, "Allow me to amend that, Poul. This deal is a mutually beneficial arrangement. I will provide you with the formula for the finest smokeless gunpowder that any chemical company in the world can manufacture, and I will invest in your company, whose value will skyrocket in the future."

"I see why you want to invest in our company," Poul nodded, understanding her intentions.