chapter 114: A Flame-Forged Love

Marie laughed, her tone warm and kind. John, we're not done yet. However, this is an excellent place to start. But in the overall scheme of things, their triumph was little. Despite the apparent halt in their inquiry, Project Mimic continued to be a formidable force. The news kept repeating the same old tales of record earnings and innovative renewable energy solutions, none of which addressed the grim reality that John was aware of. John was filled with frustration, but Marie, who was always the calm, collected voice of reason, managed to calm him down. She would put her hand on John's arm and remark, "We can't control their actions." But we have power over our responses. We shall persevere and eventually change the tide, one step at a time." Sarah entered the room one evening as everyone was crowded around the fireplace, her face displaying a combination of anxiety and excitement. "There's been a development," she said in an urgent tone. The environmental monitoring organization h