And just like that, the break time came and went, without any of them offering a single iota of useful information for the government.
Grace spent those twelve minutes outside the suite telling three separate federal officials that Kaiden Grey remained biologically human and would not be detained unless a court order was signed.
Then she drank water so hard the bottle crackled, and called the Chairman.
The Chairman entered with two aides, one security commander, and eyes that said every contingency document he owned had just become historical fiction.
"Mister Grey."
"Chairman."
"I have received calls from four heads of state, two religious councils, and one billionaire who offered to fund a moon base if I could guarantee the sky won't do that again."
Kaiden blinked.
The Chairman dryly examined the young man who didn't seem intent on responding to what he just said, forcing him to ask, "Can you guarantee the sky won't do that again?"
"No."
"Did you intend for it to happen?"
