Chapter 44

• The sun dropped behind the skyscrapers, throwing deep shadows over Jace's office. Rachel's fingers danced over the keyboard, her gaze drawn to the system diagnostics running across her screen. Each abnormality felt like a time bomb about to go off.
• Elena had just revealed Mark to be a traitor in the company, confirming Rachel's suspicions.
• "Elena," Jace interrupted the awkward silence, "I need you to tell me all you remember about Mark's involvement. "Any detail could be critical."