Chapter 216

There was still no news about Carl Brooks on TV. Joseph Williams hadn't yet told Joshua Warren to lift the ban on him. Selena cranked up the volume on the TV. The pitch-dark room was finally filled with voices. She curled up on the couch, closed her eyes, and listened quietly to the sound. At Grace Group. Before the employees arrived, Emma Grace splashed some water on her face and made herself a cup of coffee. Max Woods stood at her office door, which was slightly ajar. She was still wearing the same clothes from yesterday. Max could guess she hadn’t gone home at all. He stepped inside. "Ms. Grace, this is for you." Max placed a paper bag on her desk. The sweet scent of pumpkin porridge wafted toward Emma. "Thanks, Max." He nodded and left. Emma opened the bag and started eating. This wasn’t the time to fall apart. She needed to stay sharp to handle whatever Ethan Hunt might throw her way. Meanwhile... Joseph had spent the night at a bar. He didn’t drink though. He just sat there quiet