Chapter 130

Moonlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Beatrix's penthouse, casting long silver shadows across the living room. The city sparkled below, millions of lights that would soon be powered by the Valkyrie Grid. Beatrix stood by the window, a glass of champagne untouched in her hand, watching the world she was about to change.

The door opened behind her. Gideon's reflectio