Chapter 275 Building a Robot

Claire sat in the back of the taxi staring out the window as the buildings whizzed by. Her mind wasn't really on the scenery, though. Her thoughts were interrupted as the taxi pulled up in front of Metacortex. She took a deep breath, stepped out, thanked the driver, and walked into the sleek lobby of her building. There, as always, was Sandra at her desk, typing away in that efficient rhythm she always had. Claire barely looked her way as she made directly for her office, but Sandra leaped up quickly and hurried after her. “Ms. Peterson, wait! Don't—” The door creaked open at Claire's nudge as Sandra's voice cut off. And then she froze. Seated on her couch, looking perfectly at ease, was Mr. Montgomery. For a split second, his presence took her aback, but then in a flash, her poise clicked back into place. Behind her, Sandra bit her lip, clearly nervous as she whispered a rushed apology. Claire shot her a quick glare and Sandra promptly scurried away, shutting the door behind her.