I might be sidelined from the core development, but that didn't mean I couldn't be productive. I could at least acquaint myself with Kajer Tech's overall structure and get a feel for the kind of chips they were developing.

My proxy secretary, Jenny, nodded. "Okay, Ms. Lanka." She took me on a tour around Kajer Tech. The explanations of what department was on which floor really drained my energy, though it did put things into perspective. Well over an hour passed before I found myself back in the suffocating office. The decor was oppressive. Black, white, and gray. it had been Emerald's choice, and I hated it on sight. I...