Chapter 4

"Richard, what are we supposed to do now? The tech team says the system's core code is locked by some protocol they can't understand. You're probably the only one in the whole company who can unlock it." Henry's voice was full of desperation.

"I've already resigned, Henry," I said flatly. "I can't help with this."

After hanging up, I brewed a fresh cup of coffee. The warm scent drifted through the room, calming my mind.

Less than five minutes later, my phone rang with an unknown number.

I answered. It was Mandy.

Mandy's voice was nothing like the angry, arrogant…