Page 91 (2/2)

Freedom

CommTECH Research Facility terrace

Houston, Northern Territory

A transparent ie of Susan’s nemesis appeared in front of her As usual, Miriah her clothes were an attempt to ash her sins

“Have you reached the board? Is there a date set for a general election?” Susan knew the answer to each question before she asked it

“I’m afraid not,” the ice queen said in a tone that indicated her raced them with her presence

Unfortunately for Miriam, Susan had never been anyone’s minion She was the leader—of her business, of her team, of her Freedom cell She bowed to no one

“What you’re asking for is a fundaoverned,” Miriah Susan was too stupid to know this “I’ve already told you These things can’t be changed in a matter of hours”

Susan soodbye to your press secretary”

She stepped to the side to allow Co star of their media presence

“Such a pity” Miriam’s voice was cold “It’s so difficult to find a press secretary who’s of any use these days Still, Ms Sato lasted longer than most”

Susan glanced behind her shoulder to see if Keiko had heard just how much CommTECH appreciated her From her wide eyes and pale face, she ht

“The truth is”—Miriaram—“there isn’t anyone you can kill ill move the mountain you want to be moved CommTECH runs this territory We have done so for decades Do you honestly think one hostage situation with a ragtag band ofof Freedoe our rule?” She looked at Susan’s face and then laughed “My dear, you do believe it You are far inary piece of lint off her iesture that dis she stood for

Rage exploded within Susan, and she took a step toward the hologram “Listen, you psycho bitch Your rule is at an end The world loves your press secretary, and they’ll know exactly who’s to blame when she dies in front of them You, Miriam You”

If Miriam was bothered by her outburst, it didn’t show Instead, she looked off to one side and nodded to someone in her office When she looked back, her eyes were flat Like a shark Like a predator Like someone who knew they’d won