CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2027 12:29pm
(01:02:59:38)
This time the plaza was quiet. Apparently the media had their fill of Marcus. He and Mike crossed to the main entrance and entered without issue. Inside Marcus stopped at the guard desk before hitting the elevators.
“Mr. Helkar, good afternoon,” the guard on duty said.
“Hi, Jack, everything quiet around here?”
“Sure, Mr. Helkar. Nothing like yesterday.” He smiled, then caught himself when he realized that probably wasn’t funny.
“It’s okay, Jack. Things are crazy right now. Any reporters upstairs?”
“No sir, no reporters. Pam won’t let any of them come up.”
Marcus smiled and patted him on the shoulder. “Of course she won’t. Thanks, Jack.”
He turned and headed to the elevators.
“Looks like we’re clear of the press
