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  1. Front Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Part One
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  8. 3
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  18. Part Two
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  27. Part Three
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  34. Part Four
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  44. Part Five
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  52. 43
  53. Epilogue
  54. Acknowledgments
  55. About the Author
  56. Back Cover

Carter sighs. “So, I saw Monica, my mom, your dad, and the others being loaded into vans last night, and one of the guards let me know the destination. There’s not a lot of people who will keep a secret from the son of the acting CEO of one of the world’s biggest companies.”

“Guess there have to be some perks,” I say wryly.

“Exactly. I confronted my dad before he was due to make the announcement and that’s when…this happened, with Hunter. So I stole one of the cars while he was onstage to take me down here to find you. Wasn’t too difficult. Honestly, I don’t think Dad even cares where I am most of the time.”

We both jump as one of Hunter’s legs jerks to life, his cloven hoof scraping along the metal surface of my desk. “Ah ha! Looks like the connections aren’t too broken then!” I exclaim. “That’s good. It means the motherboard hasn’t totally been destroyed. It’s just mechanical repairs he needs. We’ll be up and running no problem.” Carter looks delighted, his eyes lighting up. I use it as my opening.

“But how are we going to get into Moncha HQ?” I ask. “It’s not as if I can just walk in there.” I’m sure I’m on the top of the security team’s watch lists.

“So somehow we’re going to have to divert the security teams’ attention,” says Carter.

“I guess so.”

>>We could create some havoc!

It’s the first time Jinx has spoken up in a while.

>>Storm the gates?

“Or something that would create even more attention,” I say, raising my eyebrows. “A proper protest. One the media will be interested in covering.”

“Well, I’m sure Dad’s one step away from owning most of the media, so it would have to be something big.”

“Something they won’t be able to ignore or hide.”

Carter looks at me, his eyes searching my face. “You have an idea?”

“I think I might.” Focusing on work—on engineering—opens up another part of my mind to solve problems. My solution is a bit out there, and I’ll need a lot of help with it. Including from you, Jinx. You’re going to have a big part in this plan.

>>Whatever I can do, Lacey. I’m here with you.

Good.

I look up at Carter. “If we’re going to make it work, we’re going to need more than just Profectus and St. Agnes students on board. We’re going to have to get every kid who hasn’t updated in on it. A totally coordinated attack.”

“We’d better get the word out then.”

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