um, preparing to open. Liam gestured for the

werful-looking device Liam didn't recognize. She lo

e I breach this security barrier, y

r. A loud boom echoed through the convention center. The energy wave was powerful,

again, then again, repeatedly striking the barrier with energy pulses. Each

n silenced by Liam, now be

r she's got there.

ome of us have actua

sn't it working? Mentor, did Liam tamper with it? He's always hated me and doesn

on Liam turned from frustration to icy fury. She

elp Alex, now! The CEO approved my project; even after a

him, showing a complete disregard for his reputat

said calmly. "Helping you would be cheating. I wo

rabbed his arm and dragged him asi

icult!" She thought he was her key, her solution, and her attitude softened just a fraction. "You

Didn't you just confidently say you coul

rted down and fixed on the supervisor's badge on his

ith this, no one can stop me and Alex, right? If the CEO blames you