*Federal Bureau of Investigation – Joint Task Briefing* “Subject: Jessica Carver. Alias: None. Last known location: The Palomar Hotel, Suite 1907." Hazel sat at the back of the room, arms crossed, flanked by Andrew and Mina. The agent continued, “Carver is considered non-violent but dangerously manipulative. She may attempt to flee using forged documents." Mina muttered under her breath, “She already did." The agent nodded. “We intercepted an international wire this morning—$200,000 routed to a Swiss travel account. And this." He slid a photo onto the projector. Jessica, in a bobbed wig and trench coat, wheeling two designer suitcases through JFK terminal security. Hazel stood. “We move now." --- *JFK International Airport – Gate C23* Jessica adjusted her sunglasses and clutched

