Urbana, Illinois.
A warm spring afternoon bathed the University of Illinois campus in golden sunlight. The sprawling green lawns stretched out, dotted with red brick buildings that whispered stories from the university's long past.
Tall, ancient trees lined the pathways, standing steady and proud, while students lounged on benches reading or cruised by on bicycles, heading to their next class.
Richard sat in the backseat of a car, staring out the window at the lively campus scene.
Just a year ago, he'd bought Nestcape, and now the company had finally decided to go public!
There was still one hurdle to clear though: NCSA. But if they could get past that, then at the latest by next month, his fortune was set to take off.
"This is the NCSA," Adam Lewis said, suddenly getting the attention of the person beside him.
Richard slowly turned his head and looked up at the building.
