Order of Truth by Lisa Caviness

Author:Lisa Caviness [Caviness, Lisa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dream Theory Publishing
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 25

Cody rushed into the Veridian offices and made a beeline for the café. He needed a caffeine shot if he had any hope of making it through the day. A quick glance at his watch indicated he had a few minutes to spare before he needed to be in the DDI team area. With his cup of coffee, he stepped outside onto the patio dining section overlooking the lake on the Veridian campus. The water sparkled in the afternoon sun. A couple of joggers ran along the path next to the lake while another group practiced yoga, their green Veridian mats lined up on the grassy area near the lake. Veridian offered their employees ample opportunity for fun and exercise. Perhaps the top company executives found plying employees with perks encouraged loyalty and made their criminal deeds more palatable. Threatening Lila had taken their actions to a new low and now Veridian appeared directly involved in the drone attack.

He hadn’t wanted to show up today, but he couldn’t rock the boat when they needed as much information as possible. His disgust for Veridian had grown as bitter as the strong coffee he needed right now.

He hoped keeping Lila safe didn’t equate to a fool’s mission.

“Nice scene.”

Cody turned to the voice behind him. Moby gripped a coffee cup and stared out at the lake.

“It’s all bullshit. This fake nirvana.” Moby turned his gaze to Cody. “By now you know that.”

Cody pulled a chair out. “Cynical. Is that what a few years at Veridian will do for you?”

Moby shrugged and sat across from him. “In addition to the hefty salary, stock options, and free coffee.” He raised his cup.

“Let’s not forget their amazing knack for producing a tux which happens to fit perfectly.” Cody didn’t know who to trust. Moby could be an insider working on behalf of Rick and Tally.

“Can’t forget that,” Moby said. “As well as a few other highlights about working here. I’ve learned a lot.” He drained his coffee cup and continued to stare out at the lake.

“How long have you worked for Veridian?”

“I came to the US from India for university about ten years ago. I’ve been at Veridian for four years. Even in that time I’ve seen lots of changes here.”

Were those changes for good or bad? Cody didn’t push him. If Rick and Tally monitored traffic cameras and police calls, then they surely could have cameras and audio surveillance in their own backyard.

“Is this all worth the sacrifice?” Moby whispered then cringed. He straightened and said a bit louder, “If you’re a tech person worth any salt, Veridian is your dream company.”

He probably wished he hadn’t let that first comment slip. Cody observed the yoga teacher bringing her hands together by her chest before bowing. The class replicated her gesture then rolled up their mats and gathered their belongings. “There’s something to be said for the simple life. Not that I would know.” Yoga-induced calm and centered thinking didn’t encompass the entire Veridian culture. Maybe Moby could shed some light on his worries.

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