Jonathan reacted quickly, smiling as he said, “Nothing. Are you guys done talking?”

Before Claire could answer, someone walked over with Dr. Lee and said, “Dr. Lee, this is Ms. Wilson, the algorithm genius I just told you about.”

This Dr. Lee was the same person Marcus had introduced to Grace at the banquet last time.

That day, when Claire had come looking for Marcus, Dr. Lee had naturally seen her nearby, but since he had been engrossed in a ...