Brink: A Dystopian Sci-Fi Novel (Rogue Spark Book 2) by Cameron Coral

Author:Cameron Coral [Coral, Cameron]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-01T04:00:00+00:00

Twenty

“Rest assured, we will get to the bottom of this act of violence against one of our city’s most prized landmarks.” Vance Drem paused and scanned the crowd of citizens gathered in front of him on an afternoon made frosty by a sudden cold front.

He gazed at Nancy, who stood in the front next to J-Man. “It’s not a coincidence the destruction of the planetarium happened last night. No,” he said, his voice strong. “My citizens, the group behind the attack is a known terrorist organization, and they had stolen information about my plans to rebuild the planetarium.”

He paused for dramatic effect. “Today was to be the unveiling of plans for a grand new imagining of the planetarium.” Vance balled his gloved hand into a fist, waving it. “Fellow citizens of Spark City, hear me when I say we will bring the terrorist faction to justice. For now, we must demolish what remains of the old planetarium. The structure is unsound, and I can’t risk endangering any lives. But I will finish what I started and build an incredible monument to take its place.”

He glanced at the crowd and journalists who had assembled. The press had long ago learned to stay quiet and never ask questions. Waving goodbye, Vance climbed into a waiting limo air cruiser.

Inside, he rested against a cushioned seat, his mouth twisted. Across from him, Nancy quietly wished for his mood to turn on someone else, anyone but her.

“Nancy, where is our next appointment?” asked J-Man.

She hastily grabbed her purse and brought out a small planner book. “221 Rock Ledge Avenue,” she said, loud enough for the driver to hear.

Vance removed his gloves, revealing his cybernetic hands. “With whom?” he asked between clenched teeth.

“A gentleman by the name of Cordon. Alex Cordon. He requested a private appointment with you. Said he had met you before and has a gift for you.”

Singlet piped up. “Cordon. I can vouch for that guy. He did work for you in the past.”

Vance grimaced. “Do you have those pain pills, J-Man?”

The man seated next to him reached into a pocket and pulled a small pill bottle out. Vance popped five at once.

Shortly, they arrived at their destination. In a dingy area, the address was no longer a building. Whatever it had once been, had burned down. Outside, a man waited. “That’s him,” said Singlet.

“This a good guy?” Vance asked, one of his metal thumbs pointing to Cordon.

Singlet shrugged. “Was when I knew him. Heard a while back he’d gotten deep into the jade. That’s why we stopped using him. He started showing up late or not at all. Unreliable, you could say.”

“Wait here, I’ll talk to him privately.” Vance popped open the cruiser door and climbed out. His long black coat swayed in the wind, and his figure was imposing even without his new steel exposed.

Cordon eyed him warily. “Hello, sir.” He coughed.

“Greetings. Mr. Cordon, I presume?”

“Yes, that’s right.” Cordon swayed side to side, trying to stay warm. He’d underdressed for the frigid morning.

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