Novels by Helen Helen

Michael burst through the Buzzer Tech laboratory doors to find Rebecca disconnecting prototype devices from their testing stations, her movements fueled by fury."Give me one reason why I shouldn't destroy every piece of technology in this room," she demanded, clutching a Buzzer prototype. "You stole my life's work!""I didn't access those files," Michael replied firmly. "Someone is framing me.""Your credentials, your access codes," Rebecca countered. "The logs don't lie.""Logs can be manipulated. Let me show you."Rebecca hesitated. "Five minutes. Then I walk—with all my research."Michael brought up the security logs showing his credentials accessing the neural regeneration database at exactly 8:47 PM—when he was delivering his speech."Look at the access patterns," he said, highlighting code sequences. "These commands execute in perfect one-second intervals. No human types with that consistency."Rebecca's

The Metropolitan Museum's Grand Hall glittered with chandeliers and designer gowns as the city's elite gathered for the annual Crawford charity gala. Michael adjusted his bow tie, scanning the crowd with his enhanced perception. Every face, every movement, every subtle interaction now registered with crystal clarity as he searched for potential threats.His System alert remained active in the corner of his vision:[CRITICAL TASK ACTIVE: Survive assassination attempt. Time remaining: 3:47:22]The Crawford family had arrived together—a staged show of unity that felt particularly ironic given the circumstances. Richard walked proudly between his sons, oblivious to the deadly undercurrents. Katherine floated nearby in a stunning emerald dress, playing her role as the devoted wife with practiced perfection."Beautiful event as always," commented Douglas Winters, a senior board member, approaching with champagne flutes. "Your father has outdone himself

The private office of Chen at Crawford Memorial Hospital was meticulously organized, reflecting the precision she brought to her work as one of the nation's leading cardiac surgeons. Michael sat in a chair across from her desk, careful to maintain a relaxed posture despite the gravity of his mission."Thank you for seeing me on such short notice, Dr. Chen," Michael said as she entered the room. "I appreciate your discretion."Dr. ChenRebecca's cousin, though Michael had been careful not to reveal he knew this connection nodded professionally as she took her seat. "Your assistant mentioned this concerns your father's upcoming procedure. As his surgeon, I'm bound by confidentiality, but I can discuss general aspects of the treatment.""I understand," Michael replied, sliding a sealed envelope across the desk. "Before we begin, I'd like you to look at this."Dr. Chen raised an eyebrow but opened the envelope, her expression shifting from curiosity to confusion as she examined the content

The Crawford Enterprises boardroom hummed with anticipation as executives filed in for Michael's first major presentation as COO. Richard sat at the head of the table, reviewing documents with focused attention. Eric entered last, nodding confidently to Jason who sat rigidly with a laptop before him."Let's begin," Richard announced, gesturing to Michael. "I understand you've accelerated the Smart Buildings implementation."Michael rose, buttoning his jacket with ease. "Thank you, Father. Today I'm presenting the full Digital Integration Framework, including projected financial impacts across all divisions."As Michael connected his presentation to the main display, he noticed Jason's subtle movements—fingers nervously tapping keys, executing the malware Eric had provided. Michael suppressed a smile, having anticipated this exact sabotage.The screen flickered momentarily as Jason's malware activated, designed to corrupt Michael's financial projections during the critical presentation