In the Hilton Hotel, Isabella was recalling yesterday's three-party meeting that ended unpleasantly.
MacKeez's threat and the minister's instructions echoed in her ears.
After the meeting ended yesterday, Isabella temporarily returned to the Hilton Hotel located downtown with the convoy.
Once settled, without minding the fatigue from the journey, she immediately dialed the encrypted direct line to report to her superior, Minister of Environment Richard Winters.
"Mr. Minister, I have arrived in Anchorage." Isabella's voice was calm and professional, but upon close listening, one could detect a trace of irrepressible gravity.
"The situation is much more difficult than we anticipated..."
She concisely reported the details of the meeting and summarized: "Dr. MacKeez's attitude is extremely resolute; she refuses any form of compromise."
