The atmosphere inside of the elevator was dreadful to say the least, a sense of heaviness and unease that tugged at Adam's mind.
Perhaps it was because of the change in Melanie's demeanor or the tension he had sensed from Arachne towards her but Adam was very uncomfortable.
Melanie didn't seem to notice his discomfort, instead interpreting it as a sign of him just being awkward with her, something she found totally endearing.
Unable to bear her yammering about the menial things that happened in his absence, he spoke up to ask the question that was on his mind.
"So what is this project that you want to show me so badly?"
Melanie looked disappointed for a second before she pivoted back to a smile and said 3 words: "New World Tech."
That caused Adam to frown even more. Not only did that not explain anything, it only raised more questions.
