chapter 6

When we rolled up into the city, I saw the thick plume of smoke from a distance. The driver pressed down on the gas, and the car raced through the empty streets of LA, taking side streets and shortcuts until we came to a stop in front of the company, a sprawling set of metal buildings located downtown. I hurried out of the car before it came to a complete stop and spotted the CEO and CFO on the other side of the street, studying the flames intently.

"Does anyone know what happened?"

"We have a team combing through the video footage and the reports, but it'll take a while," Raymond told me without looking at me. He shared a quick look with Robert, my CFO, before he looked over at me. "We don't know the extent of the damage."

"Once they have the fire under control, we'll see. The chief told me that the damage is contained to the lower levels, where the files are stored."

Robert straightened his back. "It's a good thing we're insured."

I nodded and folded my arms over my chest. "Yes, it