Table Seven

Ethan continued. "We want rules that reward traceability. Model cards. Audit escrow. Customer usage limits. Public correction logs for high-impact alerts." Marcus's expression cooled. He had expected Ethan to ask for protection. Ethan asked for structure. Wexler leaned back. "You understand regulation can become a weapon." "Everything in America becomes a weapon once there is margin in it." For the first time, she smiled. At 1:30, the cloud billionaire at table seven requested a demo for his board. At 2:10, the defense lobbyist asked Hannah for procurement language. At 2:40, Marcus found Ethan alone on a balcony above the Strip. "You are learning fast," Marcus said. "You keep sending tutors." "Horizon Gate is not mine."