Codename V

Sylvia, unlike the bomb expert, was clearly not as composed. She stared in shock and murmured, "It's over? We're safe?"

She turned to look at the now-defused bomb and suddenly burst into joyful laughter.

"Maeve, you saved all of our lives! And you've prevented Altria from suffering a massive loss," she said with deep gratitude. "You... you're our savior!"

As Sylvia finished speaking, eyes brimming