Core of Deception

After Gareth spoke, Alan lost his nerve.

Leaving Kensington would mean more than losing his lab. Out there, he might not even stay alive.

That fear made Alan run after Gareth. He could not risk being thrown out just for making Gareth angry.

He caught up only to see Gareth already talking on the satellite phone. Gareth was calling the higher-ups, asking them to send someone to take Alan away.

Alan