PART II

In the next room, she was greeted by a team of professionals who meticulously checked her credentials, ensuring everything was in order. Selene felt a sense of pride and accomplishment as she passed each verification stage with ease.

After completing the process, she was directed to the technological sector where her new journey at the company would truly begin. Excitement and curiosity filled her as she entered the bustling sector, ready to embark on her role and contribute to the innovative work happening within the company.

The atmosphere in the technological sector was vibrant and dynamic, with employees engrossed in their tasks. Selene was introduced to her team members, who welcomed her warmly and briefed her on her responsibilities.As she settled into her workstation, Selene felt a surge of motivation and eagerness to make a positive impact. The cutting-edge technology and collaborative environment fueled her determination to excel in her new role.

Being observed by various colleagues, she was approached by one of the newly introduced employees, initiating a conversation.

"Greetings, Selene,"he greeted with a smile, pulling up a chair next to her to engage more directly.

"Hello, my friend,"she responded in kind.

"You appear rather anxious, but fret not. I recall my initial experiences here, feeling overwhelmed until I realized there was little cause for concern,"he shared, chuckling softly and lowering his voice to avoid undue attention.

"You're absolutely correct. This is my first encounter, and while I grasp my responsibilities, there may still be areas of focus that elude me."

The employee proceeded, imparting insights and counsel to assist Selene in smoothly navigating her new role. Selene attentively absorbed the wisdom shared by her colleague, feeling appreciative of the guidance provided.

Throughout the day, Selene found herself fully engaged in her tasks, applying the knowledge acquired from her interactions. The collaborative ethos within the technological sector cultivated a sense of camaraderie and shared objectives among the team members. Selene's confidence blossomed as she actively engaged in discussions, offering her distinct perspectives and ideas to the ongoing projects. The supportive atmosphere and encouragement from her peers spurred Selene to push her boundaries and delve deeper into her capabilities. With each passing moment, Selene felt increasingly assimilated into the dynamic and innovative culture of the company, eager to leave a meaningful impact in her new position.

By the way, may I inquire about your name, my acquaintance? It is imperative for us to establish a sense of familiarity as we embark on this collaborative endeavor,"she inquired, having gleaned essential details from nearby team members.

"I must apologize for neglecting to introduce myself earlier in our discourse. I am Nelson Gray hailing from the esteemed Central City C,"he revealed.

"Ah, Central Cities are renowned for their exceptional technological advancements,"she remarked, meticulously organizing files on her desk in preparation for a comprehensive analysis.

"Indeed, they are the epitome of representational urban centers,"Nelson proudly asserted.

"I concur,"she nodded in agreement.

"And what of you, Selene?"Nelson inquired.

"Oh, as for me, Nelson,"she averted her gaze towards the computer screen, "I lead a rather secluded existence, far removed from individuals such as yourself. Residing in a bustling locale, nestled amongst the array of representational cities."

"Surely, every city serves as a dwelling place, devoid of any inherent negativity,"Nelson countered.

"Hmm...,"Selene hummed, "my abode is not devoid of challenges; I consider it a crucible of resilience."

"Hey Nelson, your presence is required here, please be succinct,"a voice beckoned from a distant corner of the workplace.

"I am on my way,"he replied.

"I believe... you..."

"Indeed, I would relish the opportunity to engage with you later, my friend,"he said, a mischievous smile playing on his lips as he retreated to his desk, Selene waving in acknowledgment before turning her attention back to the computer.

Throughout the day, Selene immersed herself in the projects and initiatives of the technological sector, gaining valuable insights and contributing her expertise. The supportive atmosphere and shared passion for innovation inspired her to push boundaries and strive for excellence.

- As the day drew to a close, Selene reflected on her first day at the company with a sense of fulfillment and excitement for the opportunities that lay ahead. She knew that her journey in the technological sector would be filled with challenges and growth, but she was ready to embrace them wholeheartedly.

Just as everything was progressing smoothly, all screens that were displaying advertisements suddenly turned blank with a vivid red hue, triggering the technological sector's alarm for imminent danger. This unexpected occurrence led to a widespread sense of panic and fear, resulting in an immediate lockdown.

"All units be clear, immediate lockdown initiated in five minutes"A voice echoed the whole company.

Nelson walks up to her and took her out of the office but it was a long way back down as the elevators were not functional and they only had to take the stairs.The robotics were aligned back at their usual compartment and soon all workers were out of the company gazing and expecting something terrible to happen.The armed officers were ready for any confrontations including the fire department and rescue teams.

After 5 minutes of expecting a commotion,the locked down facilities, departments and sectors came back to normal and all power was restored.

"Project Alice!"Nelson exclaimed in anger.

"What?". Selene retorted.

"Project Alice,it's a computer generated ai previously run by Skype,it's an abandoned project now but we've been receiving signals of warning from it at various locations,these location happens to be non existent as if toying with our professional intelligence.It has access to literally everything in the company that is computer based but is not disturbing our files nor corrupting them".

That's so much to take in but can't we just like hack it or something to gain control of it back?"selene asks.

Nelson looks at her his face full of anxiety and fear,he couldn't blame selene since she is new to the sector.The technological sector was known for its help towards the company but project Alice was a great threat.

"You can't understand much don't worry miss Bethany would come up to address the issue and besides Alice is classified as Threat A,it's a major problem here".