"Then tell Acting Director Serah Venn that her cooperation has been noted."
Calira's eyes widened slightly at the name.
That small reaction was enough.
The other scientists around her looked confused, but none of them understood what Aurelian had just confirmed. They only knew that Calira had reacted to a name she was not supposed to recognize.
Eirenne immediately opened a private channel to Calira's terminal.
You are safe for the moment. Can you reach the emergency review meeting?
Calira glanced toward the far door before answering through the terminal so no one else could hear.
The meeting has already started. Yarric sent someone to find me. They will notice if I do not arrive soon.
Aurelian studied the map of the research sector. The eastern checkpoint was only two corridors away, but it stood between them and the route leading toward the central command area.
