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“I met him. Thought I’d give you a call. I can come over now if it’s convenient.”“If it’s too late, we can talk tomorrow.”“That’s fine—now works.”“Truth is, I’ve had your situation on my mind.”“If you’re coming, come now. We can talk properly.”“Alright. I’ll head over. Some things aren’t for the phone.”“Good. I’ll be here.”After a brief goodbye, Joseph started the car and drove to Blake Morgan’s residence.He knew the address.About thirty minutes later, he pulled up outside Blake’s villa.It was close to Morgan Group—ideal for Blake’s commute—so he lived here.Joseph got out, walked to the door, and rang the bell.Blake opened it shortly after.“Joseph, you’re here. Come in.”“Good evening, sir,” Joseph said politely.Inside, the villa was far larger than Alice’s place. Aside from Blake and a few staff who saw to his daily needs, it felt empty.“Let’s go upstairs—my study.”“Tea and talk.”Blake led the way.Soon, they were seated in the study.“Sit, please.”Blake had already
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After they said their goodbyes, Wayne Gutierrez left first.They didn’t even exchange contact information—unnecessary, and redundant besides.Once Wayne was gone, Joseph weighed the conversation.Nothing in Wayne’s words had sounded fabricated.And he had no need for theater.Real or not, it would have to be proven in time.After a brief moment of thought, Joseph headed back to the small conference room.Clarence Bennett was still there.Seeing Joseph reenter, he stood at once.“General Joseph, you’re back. Well? How did the talk go?”“Just a casual exchange. Envoy Gutierrez has already left.”“And please—call me Professor Wilson. I’m just a teacher now.”Joseph smiled faintly.“Fine by me. A title is the least of it.”Clarence chuckled.“You heard everything just now.”Joseph’s tone carried a shade of meaning.At that, Clarence’s expression shifted. He dropped to one knee with a thud.“Rest assured, General—if a single word of today ever leaks from me, I’ll answer for it with my head
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“I don’t know what General Joseph intends to do in the long run, but I do know what he needs right now.”“So, I’d like to propose a deal.”Wayne Gutierrez spoke without circling.“What do I need most at this moment?” Joseph asked.“Time.”“What you need most is time.”“And I want to put that on the table.”Wayne took a few measured steps.“I already have time,” Joseph said flatly.“You’ve won yourself some, yes—but not enough to be steady.”“You’ll need a long stretch. If you mean to accomplish anything, you require preparation, conditions, the right moment. Am I wrong?”“My father and I can move within the Central Council in Metropolis City, mediating and balancing, to secure you a stable environment—and the time you require.”Wayne laid it out.“And in return, what do you want from me?” Joseph asked.“My father often says: when the moon is full, it begins to wane; when a thing reaches its limit, it turns back.”“At present, the three Elders of the Central Council embody the interest
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“Professor Wilson?”“No—now it should be General Joseph.”At the sight of Joseph, Clarence Bennett froze. He hadn’t expected him to appear here, nor that the person Wayne Gutierrez had asked to meet would be Joseph.“Colonel Bennett. It’s been a while.”Joseph’s expression was composed as he nodded to Clarence.“And you must be Envoy Wayne Gutierrez.”Joseph turned to Wayne.“Major General Joseph, I’m Wayne Gutierrez. Your reputation doesn’t do you justice.”“Please—have a seat.”Wayne stepped forward, offering his hand. Joseph took it, firm and brief. Wayne then gestured to the chairs. Joseph sat.“You didn’t bring me here just to discuss Project 957, did you?” Joseph opened.“Project 957 is, for all intents and purposes, history. What more is there to say?”As Wayne spoke, he poured tea for Joseph.“Then there’s something else.”“Have I broken some law in Nova City? Is this an inquisition, Envoy?”Joseph’s tone was deliberately dry.“No.”Wayne shook his head.“Then what is it?”Jos
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Toby Cooper may have handed him an easy opening, but Joseph’s read on the play—and the follow?through—were still first-rate. Most people couldn’t make a decision that sharp, that fast.“Seems, old sir, you’ve already seen through everything.”Joseph smiled.“Hahaha, I wouldn’t go that far. What’s remarkable is that at your age you can anticipate the board, size up the moment, and act. That’s the rare skill.”“I’m an old man. If I see through your intentions, it’s only because I’ve lived long enough to recognize the pattern.”Blake Morgan laughed, genuinely pleased.“Well then, sir, if there’s nothing else, I’ll head back to campus.”“Work’s piled up lately—I’m a bit tied up.”Joseph checked the time and spoke.“Alright. I won’t keep you.”Blake Morgan stood as he said it.“Don’t say that, sir—you carved time out of a packed schedule to come here. If anyone’s in the way, it’s me getting in yours.”Joseph answered with easy modesty.“You’re always so polite,” Blake said, half helpless,
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After hanging up on old Mr. Morgan, Joseph returned to Alice and the others.“Mr. Morgan needs to see me—seems important. I have to step out; he’s already nearby,” he told them.“Go on, Joseph,” Alice said sweetly. “We’ll rest at Senior Mason Alvarez’s dorm.”“Okay,” Joseph nodded, and turned to leave.“Professor Wilson really is a busy man,” Mason Alvarez murmured.“He’s had a lot on his plate,” Heidi said, watching Joseph’s back as he walked away.“If Granddad came to campus, it must be for something serious,” Alice added.“Let him be. Come on,” Mason said breezily.The three of them left the dining hall.Ten minutes later, Joseph reached the café where Blake Morgan was waiting.Blake spotted him at the door and raised a hand. Joseph saw him at once and crossed the room.The place was quiet at this hour, and Blake had chosen a discreet table. As long as they kept their voices low, no one would overhear them.Besides, the real secret today wasn’t in what they said.“Sir,” Joseph gree
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