Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby novel Chapter 199

Chapter 199: A Day Around the World- 2

In Kern County, just beside Rogers Dry Lake and Edwards Aux North Air Force Base, stood the sprawling facility of Orionix SpaceTech Inc. Over the past few months, the company had launched more than a hundred satellites into orbit. For reasons of security and confidentiality, Edwards Air Force Base extended its facilities to Orionix, while also requesting support from the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, fully aware that the company was operating under NATO’s directives.

Following the company’s establishment, a specialised NATO team was stationed at Edwards to assist Orionix in its operations. Even NASA engineers were astounded by the speed of Orionix’s satellite launches... almost as if they were racing against time. The company sourced materials globally, paying premium prices without hesitation, seemingly unhindered by any budgetary limitations. NASA, too, profited significantly by supplying various components and materials.

Most of Orionix’s employees were seasoned veterans poached from other space agencies... particularly NASA. Key roles such as Head of Engineering, Launch Operations Manager, Satellite Systems Engineer, Propulsion Engineer, Avionics and Software Engineer, and Quality Assurance & Safety Manager were all filled by former NASA alumni. For regulatory affairs, NATO provided their own personnel, streamlining processes significantly. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Dr. Drake Graham took up the role of CEO at Orionix after voluntarily retiring from NASA, where he had served as the Director of Kennedy Space Center. His time at Orionix had opened his eyes to technological developments he’d never imagined encountering. It had been a gamble to leave NASA, but the risk had paid off.

Although his activities remained under the watchful eye of the NATO team, Dr. Graham was no stranger to oversight... he had endured far more interference from bureaucrats during his time at NASA. Here, NATO personnel stayed out of technical affairs, which was a welcome change.

Then there was the matter of funding. Upon his appointment, the company’s enigmatic founder, Eleanor Raynor, had promised him unlimited resources... whatever he needed to get the job done. And she had kept her word. Not once had he faced a budget cut. The only thing his boss ever pressured him about was time. She wanted everything completed fast. Dr. Graham did his best to deliver, though he knew that even with endless money, some things simply couldn’t be rushed.

At this moment, inside the launch command centre, the entire staff erupted into celebration. They had just successfully deployed their 120th satellite into orbit. Dr. Graham, wearing a rare smile, watched with satisfaction. They had all worked tirelessly over the past two years to reach this point. Although the final goal was 150 satellites, 120 was the initial milestone and they had just completed it.

Amid the noise, Dr. Graham glanced at his phone to check the time. It was early evening in the Kingdom.

He dialled Eleanor. "Miss Raynor, we’ve just successfully launched the 120th satellite. The team is celebrating. We’ve completed the milestone within the timeline. May I announce the bonus you promised?"

Eleanor’s voice came through the speaker, calm and direct. "Very well. You may declare it. At the end of this month, all employees will receive a bonus equal to their basic salary. Contact Teresa to arrange the transfer. And congratulations to you and your team."

"Thank you," Dr. Graham said, ending the call.

He approached the nearest microphone and cleared his throat. Instantly, the noise around him died down as everyone turned their attention to him.

"Thank you all for your outstanding work. I’ve just spoken with the boss. She’s approved a bonus... each of you will receive an additional month’s basic salary with the next pay cycle."

The command centre erupted again... this time louder than before. The walls echoed with cheers and applause.

Dr. Graham stood still, watching them celebrate. He knew they deserved every bit of it.

***

In Taramani, Chennai, India, Helena Rodrigues stepped out after inspecting the final factory. The warm afternoon sunlight bathed her bronze skin and dark, wavy hair in a golden glow. With her tall frame and curvaceous figure, she appeared effortlessly captivating, exuding a mature and self-assured aura.

Samantha Nagavanshi, daughter of the Naga King Vasuki Prabhas Nagavanshi, had been accompanying Helena for the past few days. Together, they had visited all seven factories in the region, streamlining production lines and finalising office structures. With their efforts complete, all facilities were now operating at full capacity.

Samantha had learned a great deal since meeting Eleanor. She was astonished by the calibre of talent Eleanor had assembled. Numerous experts had come to aid in the restructuring of the factories... each one a specialist in their own right. Working alongside them, Samantha absorbed more knowledge in a few days than she had in years prior.

Once they got into their car, Samantha asked, "Helena, are you really leaving tomorrow?"

Helena nodded. "Yes. I’m responsible for overseeing three companies back in the Kingdom. If I remain here much longer, they’ll begin to suffer from lack of direction."

Samantha smiled and said, "Then, I’d like to invite you to dinner at my home this evening. My father would also like to meet you."

Helena considered it for a moment, then agreed. "Alright. But I need to return to the hotel first... I have an online meeting. After that, I’m free. Just send a car."

Samantha responded cheerfully, "No worries... I’ll come pick you up myself."

Helena turned her gaze to the window. A vibrant sea of vehicles of every shape and size filled the road. On the pavements, streams of pedestrians hurried home from work. The everyday bustle of Chennai, so alive and diverse, continued to fascinate her with each passing day.

***

In the Walmart Supercenter, Suffolk of Virginia, Eleanor Whitmore and Jeanne Baker were strolling through the shelves, picking out the necessary items for their household. This was the first time in a long while they had to check the price of every item... they were running on a budget.

The last few days had been terribly difficult for their family. After settling into their new house, they had bought two cars for commuting. They had initially decided to start a small business with what little money they had left.

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