The launch event wrapped up smoothly, and several members of the Tech Division gathered around Evangeline to offer their congratulations.  After exchanging a few polite words, she excused herself and…

It was the moment when she fainted–the robot at her side catching her just as she began to stumble.  Someone had even captured the whole thing on high–definition video.  Almost…

ter 178  Chapter 178  Once she was sure Evangeline had regained her balance, the robot retracted its arm and resumed its place behind her.  Plenty of people in the room…

Flora Fawkes barely registered a word Evangeline Whitmore was saying–she immediately forwarded the livestream to her brother, Soren.  “Soren, what’s going on? Why is Evangeline at UME?”  Soren was in…

Chapter 8  The company slowly gets back on track, and Dad’s health improves at his treatment center abroad.  Friends from Westlake City tell me that the notorious wedding ended in…

Chapter 7  Under Adrian’s care, I slowly get better.  Even though I can move around now, he insists on staying.  Half my hospital room has become his makeshift office-stacks of…

Chapter 6  Pure survival instinct drove me to claw my way out of the ocean onto those rocks.  My arms were numb. My bones screamed with pain that could only…

Chapter 5  But for three straight days, Blake’s texts to Vivian go unanswered.  The blank chat screen makes his chest tight.  The news is flooded with reports of fishermen finding…

  Chapter 4  The tears hit me out of nowhere. The first time he says he needs me-and it’s to save another woman.  Like he’s afraid they won’t believe him….

  Chapter 3  The doctor wants me hospitalized for observation because of my stupid little scratches.  My assigned room isn’t ready yet-previous patient still packing up-so I’m stuck waiting in…