Chapter 58

"No, I can't. I'm sorry, Tesla. I just can't," Park said, rising from his seat and abruptly releasing my hand. "Stay safe on your mission, and perhaps when you return, we can talk then."

Without waiting for my response or giving me a chance to understand, he walked away, leaving me feeling suspended in uncertainty.

***

Scipio, Izara, and I stood prepared outside the building, donning our gear. Suddenly, Sanna emerged from the building, also dressed in gear.

"What are you doing?" I inquired.

"I'm joining this mission," she replied casually.

"But you weren't assigned to this mission. Fannon explicitly stated it's a three-person team," I pointed out.

"Should we confirm this with upper management?" Izara suggested to Scipio.

Before Scipio could respond, Sanna interjected, "There's no need for such a complicated process. Gil gave me clearance. In fact, he personally assigned me to this mission."