Page 115 of One More Chance

“Those who didn’t catch it would go in for an immunization,” Kenna said, terrified of the picture that painted in her mind. “They would get it as a result, and soon enough, the entire world would’ve been exposed to it.”

Special Agent Herron nodded. “There was a manifesto included on the hard drive. We didn’t find it right away becauseit was buried. His master plan was for one person to take over leadership of the whole world.”

“Sounds like a warped view of the book of Revelation.” Kenna shook her head. “Like trying to usher in the end times.”

Ramon asked, “How does that go again?”

Kenna glanced at him. “I’m not going to tell you. Why don’t you go read it for yourself?”

That was the only way he was going to be changed—if he sought the truth on his own and realized what he’d found. No matter how much she explained, she couldn’t argue him to faith. He had to decide on his own what he believed.

“Maybe I will.” Ramon nodded. “For the case.”

She nearly smiled but didn’t. “Special Agent Herron, I need to leave.”

“Sit back down, Ms. Banbury.”

“It’s Mrs. Jaxton. As in Special Agent in Charge Jaxton, my husband. Your boss.”

Herron glanced around. “Is he here? I don’t see him.”

Ramon asked, “What’s going on?”

“Given your company’s actions, word came down from the highest ranks of the Department of Justice that you’re to remain here to explain why footage of this operation leaked onto the internet along with the information contained on the network that the FBI has only just gained access to.”

Kenna’s stomach clenched.

Herron continued, “Your staff took matters into their own hands. These persons must surrender themselves to the FBI for questioning while we determine if charges are going to be filed.”

Ramon started to argue.

“Subverting justice for your own ends isn’t legal, Mr. Santiago.”

“It’s just Ramon.”

Herron said, “I highly doubt you arejustanything. Any of you. Or the young woman in your employ. Isn’t that right, Mrs. Jaxton?”

Maizie.

Kenna lifted her chin. “Any questions you have as to the actions of my employees can be directed to me. I’ll be making any statements you require.”

“And if Irequirethat your employees be interviewed by the US Attorney’s office, what happens then? You cut and run, and your company goes underground? That is how you work, isn’t it?”

Well,yeah.

“Our enemies employ the same tactics.” Kenna shrugged. “How else do you expect that we can survive to bring justice when people like Buzard believe they are above the law, that they can kill millions and change things on a global scale?”

“So you consider yourself above the law?” Special Agent Herron asked.

“That’s not what I said.”

“Your little speech to Buzard is going viral. Many are calling for a psychological evaluation, and perhaps they are right. Maybe you have cracked.”

She’d thought for a second that Herron was talking about Buzard needing an evaluation, but he was dead.

“Kenna isn’t crazy,” Ramon said. “She’s the sanest person I know.”

“Your credibility hangs on the edge of a precipice, Mr. Santiago. Given your history with the bureau?—”

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