The next morning, Aurora arrived at Helix Technologies shortly before ten. The company's headquarters stood in the middle of the business district, a modest glass building surrounded by much larger corporate towers. She walked through the main entrance and approached the reception desk. "Good morning. I'm here to see Richard Moore." The receptionist looked up. "Do you have an appointment?" "Yes. Aurora." The receptionist checked the appointment list before picking up the phone. "Mr. Moore, Miss Aurora has arrived." She listened for a moment before hanging up. "He's expecting you. The conference room is on the third floor. Someone will meet you there." "Thank you." Aurora entered the elevator. When the doors opened on the third floor, an assistant was already waiting. "Miss Au

