Chapter 99: Moving Out
Six months later — Bytebull Headquarters, Lugait, Iligan City
The sun poured through the tall glass panels of Richard’s office, catching the sharp edges of metal accents and casting soft glows across the matte-black desk. Outside the glass windows, the Bytebull industrial complex stretched across multiple hectares like a meticulously engineered machine slowly coming to life.
The HQ’s three-story executive building, marked by sleek obsidian tones and reflective paneling, faced across the compound to the research wing—another three-story structure alive with drone activity and flashing telemetry. In the far distance, tall cranes, scaffolding, and exosuit-assisted construction workers clustered around the partially completed megaplant—Bytebull’s soon-to-be nerve center for EV manufacturing.
A soft ding echoed as Lina stepped through the biometric sliding door, dressed in her pristine secretary suit—crisp white with byte-pattern accents on her lapel. Her gait was precise, silent, but graceful. She stopped exactly one meter from Richard’s desk, holding a data-slate in her left hand.
"Sir Richard. Progress report."
Richard looked up from his coffee, nodding once. "Go."
"The megaplant in Suarez is at 70% completion. The vehicle assembly equipment is en route, scheduled to arrive within seven days. If current timelines hold, the main plant will be finished in three months."
Richard exhaled, half-tired, half-satisfied. "Alright. At least one thing’s moving."
Lina stepped closer and swiped across her slate, casting the display onto Richard’s wall-sized monitor. A 3D render of a vehicle shimmered into view.
"The Bull ZS-1 has completed its final design phase. The prototype is constructed and prepped for initial testing. Appearance matches your specifications: angular yet aerodynamic, subtle lime-gray gradient, dimensions comparable to a Porsche 911, silhouette similar to Lamborghini’s Huracan line."
Richard leaned forward.