Chapter: 1918

Though Rachel had anticipated this turn of events, the news still jolted her. “How is that possible?"

“Get up quickly. We're about to face a storm!" Karen urged, her urgency palpable.

"Okay."

Karen directed her team to monitor any data changes. Dozens of individuals huddled around their computers, multitasking between typing and fielding phone calls.

Rachel rose from her bed and made her way to the balcony, welcoming the cold breeze that swept over her.