A Good Offer (II)

Grace continued before Professor Neil could have even thought about saying anything.

"Even if you join the government, you won't be able to keep your entire team with you. And the world outside is far from safe for them. Let's say you succeeds in keeping them with you by some miracle, but how long will it take you to make your research a success? The government will provide you with nothing but a safe place where you can help them. As for me, I can help you a lot in this research."

She took a break for merely a moment before she hit the last nail on its mark. Her voice and smile were so cold as she said the words - "Most importantly, you will only be able yo negotiate with the government when you will get the chance."

She felt the temperature inside the unit dropping as her words rang loud and clear, taking each member of the research team by surprise.

"W-what do you mean?" Professor Neil asked, his voice breaking even though he tried to appear calm.