Frederick realized he was being tested again, just as Alexander had said when they first met. But this time, the test was not about whether Frederick would maintain his principles. This time, the test was about whether Frederick would compromise his principles in order to save the people he loved.
Frederick understood that the only way to survive was to appear to cooperate while secretly working to undermine the organization from within. He understood that Eleanor was in the same position, that they both had to pretend to be loyal organization members while secretly searching for a way to sabotage Project Ascension.
"I need time to develop the cure," Frederick said carefully. "I need proper laboratory facilities, research staff, and access to the biological agent you plan to release. I c
