"Broaden the search to coastline olfactive patents," Dorian instructed Serena Voss, his razor-competent COO, inside Hale Global's 76th-floor blueprint lounge.
"Sir," Serena said, "you're describing an emotion, not an acquisition target."
He arched a brow. "Business is emotion with better stationery."
"Molten asphalt is not stationery."
"And yet New York sells it."
She sighed but typed anyway like loyalty wearing heels.