The Meeting

HIELPHARMA INDUSTRIES INC.

United Nations, Manila

March 23, 2992

1300H

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"My apologies for this sudden meeting Mr. Flynt. I hope I'm not taking too much of your time"

Dr. Mendez said to Mr. Flynt as the one on one meeting is being held. It looks like Dr. Mendez was really there at his office when you look outside due to how sophisticated and realistic the holographic design is at Mr. Flynt's office.

"I've been waiting for you to call me, actually." Mr. Flynt replied.

Dr. Mendez grinned. Suddenly, it becomes quiet. Mr. Flynt's the first one to broke the silence

"How's the game? " he asked. "I heard you have new toys to played with"

"oh, you'll love it.!"

Dr. Mendez responded. His smile makes you feel cautious around him. He has the aura of a tricky man. He stands from his seat and walks in front of him while touching his ring. His looks are quite pungent as if he's staring at your very soul.

"I'm quite busy by the way. You know, given that we need to shelter some employees of our sister company who caught in a fire accident. And the grand opening of our new building coming up. That occupies my time for a while."

Mr. Flynt also discreetly investigates the fire incident happen in Novel Genetics sister company in the U.S by dispatching another Intel inside their premises. He later found out that the facility was the first testing site of Bio-organic engineering to be used as a weapon. At some point, the laboratory test languished and the virus barely escapes along with the newly mutated specimen. They have no other choice but to "decontaminate" the area by blowing it up. And then broadcasted to the press that it is all about the fire incident. They manage to get hold of the last four remaining test subjects and it is now on the Novel Genetics in Manila.

"How about you, Mr. Flynt. My deepest condolence on the demise of your technician. Accidents happen all the time. Well if you need one. I have

spare technicians here."

Dr. Mendez said. Mr. Flynt knows exactly that he already knows that he already has the information regarding HeilPharma sending out Intel unto their territory. But he can't back down soon enough. This is a game of deception. The one who accused first loses. While keeping his cool, Mr. Flynt put his hand in his pocket while clenching it so hard.

"Were currently hiring by the way. That position will be filled up in no time"

Mr. Flynt simply replied while faking smiled back. Dr. Mendez smiles while looking at him. An intense atmosphere filled the room. You can almost hear their heartbeat and blood pumping as deafening silence envelop the office for 20 seconds.

" I see the business doing great"

"Why open a new building though?"

Mr. Flynt decides to break the ice and move toward the coffee maker and get a nice cup of coffee.

"You see, we need to disinfect not just the building but the whole corporation as well. You know we hate rats. And it seems like" rats" have infiltrated our facilities."

He replied to Mr. Flynt while looking at him directly then smiles. At that moment, chills transcend to his body. A lot of thought processes come gushing out through his brain. He almost let go of the cup of coffee. He was caught off guard but he keeps his cool once again and a straight face.

"Just the other night, we were catching this" Rats". There's two of them, but they're so elusive. But don't worry, traps are placed anywhere"

Dr. Mendez added. He moves back to his chair and sits. He was playing his pen. But he slightly smiles maniacally.

"I see" Mr. Flynt replied while he cleared his throat. His bad feeling came true.

"I'm just checking you out. Where is the invitation be going to my desk? You know, I have to pick a really nice suit." Mr. Flynt asked.

"Oh yes. I'll be sent tomorrow. I expected you to be there with Clint. You know we're buddies." Dr. Mendez uttered while he's looking at his window.

"We'll be there. We want to play as well" Mr. Flynt simply replied. He gives a nod to Dr. Mendez.

"You can of course. I just want you to be careful. My new toys were very fragile" Dr. Mendez replied.

"We'll keep that in mind. Thank you!"

Dr. Mendez grinned on Mr. Flynt, looking at him as directly as he can, without blinking, and then the hologram closed, opening the lights in the office.

"So they knew huh?" Clint suddenly talks to Rowan.

"Yeah, they knew. Just the other night. I got a call from Frank saying our agent and the asset were sheltering at his home for the time being." Rowan replied.

"I'm sure his drones and field assets are combing Manila right now. We need to extract them ASAP" Clint said to

Rowan.

"That's our top priority for now. I'll have the Wolfpack extract the targets. We can't lose them" Rowan replied.

Suddenly, a loud knock in the office disrupts the conversation of the two.

"Come in" Rowan answered while Clint open the door

"Sir, this is the files of applicants you need for the job. You'll interview each one of them in 1 hour. " Martha, the Human Resource Manager, said to him

"Thank you, Martha. You can go now"

Rowan replied to Martha while busy looking at the resume.

Martha walks out of the room and gently closed the door. Rowan and Clint seats next to each other while browsing the files.

"So I believe this is for the Wolfpack's technical support? Although your job hiring strategy is about hiring a technician for not blowing up our cover, still a lot of applicants came." Clint said.

" Yes, we need an individual with skills, technical expertise, quick and critical judgment, and decision making, and stick to the command with little emotional attachment"

Clint nodded. He finds himself suitable for the job. But Mr. Flynt wants Clint to be in the shadows

"We need to find that person Wolfpack can't consume or intimidate. Who's always one step ahead of the enemy." Mr. Flynt said while browsing the

files

"Of course. I'll help you with that!"

Clint replied.

An hour later. The first applicant enters the room...

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How will they rescue Ethan and others? Who will be chosen as the technical support for Wolfpack? What will happen at the opening party of Novel Genetics? Follow on the next chapter of Year 3000