Chapter 14

Dominique observed Senator Debra Markus in her apartment. During her captivity, cameras were installed in every room of the domicile. Shifts of worker slaves will observe the cameras, always, and report everything the little mouse did from now on. She leaned back in her chair, and smiled, she rather enjoyed how things with the Senator worked out.

There was a knock at the door and Anne entered. “Hello, Ma’am, I heard things went well with our uppity politician,” Anne said.

“Let it be a lesson to you, life, and family will always win out over principle and ideology when you apply the right pressure.”

“Yes, Ma’am, that is true.”

Anne stood, at attention, her eyes focused ahead. Anne’s black hair was pulled into a tight bun and bright red lipstick stood out in the center of her creamy complexion. She originally brought Anne to The Foundation for her administration skills, but being honest with herself, that had not been the only reason. Anne possessed a certain quality that reminded her of herself. Normally, that might have worried her, but in Anne’s case she found it intriguing. If properly molded, Anne could become a trusted ally, maybe even a partner. “You can relax, tell me how things went with Robyn.”