They had barely taken a few steps away from the building.
When a black car suddenly appeared on the road.
The headlights blinded them for a moment.
Alexander immediately stepped in front of Emily.
The car door opened.
A tall man stepped out slowly.
Emily recognized him instantly.
The man from the photograph.
The one who had been watching her since childhood.
He smiled calmly.
"You finally found the truth."
Emily's fists tightened.
"You ruined my life."
The man shook his head.
"No."
His eyes were strangely calm.
"I created it."
Alexander stepped forward.
"What do you want?"
The man looked directly at Emily.
"Her."
Silence filled the road.
Emily's heart pounded.
The man continued speaking.
"You belong to the program."
A pause.
"And the program is not finished."
Emily stared at him.
Her voice was quiet but determined.
"Then I will finish it myself."