Chapter 79: A Redefined Proposal

With a laptop in hand, she cried, "I got it!" "I cracked the encryption on Thorne's files. And guess what? There's a whole section dedicated to 'Ghost Protocol.'" Both John and Marie shared a startled glance, their hearts racing. That was it. The time they had been looking forward to. Sarah spent the next four hours sorting through the files, and what she found was a terrifying blueprint for "Ghost Protocol." It described the project's goals and potential uses, along with a list of possible targets that included powerful politicians, corporate executives, and even celebrities. The idea was to trick their recollections in order to discreetly change their choices and influence public opinion. The ramifications were astounding. A chill started to run down John's spine. "Ghost Protocol" had the potential to destabilize the globe and create a society in which history could be changed at whim and truth was pliable. They phoned Detective Miller and Dr. Lee with a renewed sense of urgenc