Edward found his eyes drawn back to the chart of dig sites and extensive mining. Was this Zexaron's true goal? Was President McCarthy some sort of occult maniac using his fortune to pursue an impossible dream?

Vance's father felt a wave of anger rush over him, and suddenly he felt much more awake than he’d been in a long time. Memories of Victoria returned to his mind: how excited she had been when the company was doing well, all the dreams she had for Zexaron’s ...