“We need a new angle,” said Bernard.

 

Nichelle blinked at the News Editor. “You think ‘tech entrepreneur mines asteroid in Earth orbit’ is played out?”

 

“Yes.”

 

She glared.

 

“No. Not exactly. But it’s SciFriday news since the court case ended.”

 

“Bernie, come on. Everything Phillips does is news. And he’s doing this.”

 

Bernard frowned. “I don’t think so. It’s too slow. Too brainy. People don’t care.”

 

Nichelle thought for a beat then said, “There’s always the partnership breakup thing. What about Zavod?”

 

Bernard raised an eyebrow. “True, but that guy is a hermit.”

 

“I have a source close to him.”

 

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Chapter 9