With HealthPlus secured, Raymond's confidence in his vision for what he could accomplish began to expand. He had moved against Vane and had won. He had proven that even well-connected criminals could be defeated through a combination of intelligence, resources, and will.
The system seemed cautiously supportive of this confidence, though it continued to issue warnings about larger forces at play. But for the first time since receiving the system's gifts, Raymond felt like he was moving forward not because the system was guiding him, but because his own judgment and determination were driving him toward his goals.
Sofia had stepped into the role of director of corporate strategy at HealthPlus, taking over the position that Vane had occupied. She worked closely with Dr. Chen on reorienting
