CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2027 4:00pm (00:23:27:16) The estate sat a quarter mile from the lonely country road. Adam knew of the house, but this was the first time they’d invited him to attend a meeting. Or had he been summoned? It didn’t matter; he was here at the big table. It was about time. The code he had received opened the heavy gates and the long drive beckoned him on. There was an excitement in his mind, finally getting recognized, finally appreciated. But the road was ominous. How well did he know these people? He drove ahead, surprised at his nerves tensing. What caused that? These people weren’t so special. They hadn’t figured this out. He had. It was his plan, his idea. The money they stood to earn was because of him. He laughed at himself for being appreh

