The air in the lab was cold and oppressive, thick with the smell of disinfectant and chemical reagents. The low hum of instruments was the only background noise.
"Is all the data copied?"
"Yes, all the data has been backed up."
A decisive glint flashed in Julian Ford's eyes. "Then erase all the data here."
Just then, the superpower user from the successful experiment walked in. "Professor Ford, Miss Quinn just got back."
Julian Ford had given the order: he was to be notified the moment Josie returned, no matter what he was doing.
He immediately straightened up. "Carry out the rest of my instructions. Finish as soon as possible."
With that, he strode out of the room.
After telling Jude Sheffield to get some rest, Josie Quinn returned to her room.
She planned to go find Julian Ford later, so she only pulled the door to, leaving it ajar.
Julian Ford arrived moments later. Seeing the door ajar, he knocked twice before pushing it open and walking in.
