Chapter 62 Dianne woke up to silence. Not the peaceful kind. The controlled kind. The kind that meant Rafael had already been working for hours. ⸻ When she stepped into the living room, she noticed the difference immediately. Two additional security guards near the elevator. The doors locked under biometric control. And Rafael standing near the large table in the center of the room, studying several screens at once. ⸻ “You fortified the building,” she said. Rafael didn’t look up. “Yes.” “That seems dramatic.” “It’s necessary.” ⸻ She walked closer. “What happened?” ⸻ Rafael finally turned toward her. “The Senator met with the Foundation last night.” Dianne’s expression sharpened. “In person?” “Yes.” ⸻ That confirmed what she already suspected. The situation had crossed an invisible line. ⸻ “They’re preparing containment,” Rafael continued. The word hit her immediately. “Containment?” “Yes.” ⸻ Dianne exhaled slowly. “That’s the same language used in
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