Chapter 405

As they were eating dinner, all questions were about Patricia's programs. For the first time ever, she was completely forthcoming about them. Her two hosts were enthralled.

When it came time to demonstrate the programs, Patty asked Bill what company he would like her to shut down.

He laughed. "How about Apple?"

She replied, "How did I know you were going to say that, Mr. Gates."

"It was just a thought," he said. "Shut Microsoft down, I want to see how my people react. Let me make one phone call first."

While Patty loaded the first program, Bill called the president of Microsoft and told him what was about to happen.

"Bullshit Bill, nobody can do that to us."

"$10 million to my charity, if you're wrong."

"Hell, I'll put 20 million in if it happens."

"Thank you very much for your money, it is tax-deductible."

"Bill, why do I think you just fucked me?"

"I called you to warn you about what was going to happen. You were th