Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 898

Director Carter looked like he was about to burst into tears. "The budget for that..."

"I know exactly what you're thinking. You don't have to worry about the financing. I'm personally underwriting the entire overhaul," Mira declared with an aura of absolute authority.

Carter's face instantly shifted from despair to euphoric relief. "Thank you, Boss Mercer! I thank you on behalf of the entire faculty and student body!"

As long as the money was flowing, anything was possible. Without funds, even the greatest tactician was completely paralyzed. Running this underfunded department had been a nightmare.

Mira continued smoothly, "Moving forward, for every month there are zero security breaches on this campus, I will personally issue a performance bonus to your entire staff."

Their base salaries were handled by the university, but this was pure incentive.

"That's incredible! With bonuses on the line, those boys will guard this place like a military black site."

Having unlimited funding instantly elevated his own authority within the department.

"Once the new surveillance grid is operational, managing the perimeter will be effortless."

"We just need you to officially run this past the university president's office," Harvey interjected, keeping things grounded. "I assume they won't put up a fight?"

"Are you kidding? They'd have to be insane to reject a massive, privately funded security upgrade. What president actually wants a scandal on their campus?" Carter laughed.

Administrators only dragged their feet when they were asked to open their own checkbooks.

"Just make sure you go through the proper administrative channels and file the correct paperwork," Harvey warned. It was crucial not to let the university brass feel like they were being bypassed.

"Don't you worry about the red tape, I've got it completely handled. It'll be rubber-stamped by tomorrow."

"There is a million dollars on this card," Mira said, sliding the sleek black plastic across his desk. "Draw from this for now. If you need additional capital, message me on Emerald Messenger."

"Understood. I'll initiate the contracts immediately."

Any competent director preferred the stress of a massive project over the slow death of bureaucratic stagnation. Action meant progress, and progress meant career advancement.

As they walked out of Director Carter's office, Mira turned to Harvey. "How's the e-commerce platform coming along?"

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