**Kept Woman 654**
And there was no way she would have sent Theron, that reckless fool. No, she had chosen only me for this task. That alone spoke volumes—at least in Theresa’s eyes, I held more value than both Lucas and Theron combined.
Bennie felt a swell of confidence well up inside him, affirming his role in this intricate web of survival and strategy.
The meal before him was nothing short of delightful. Each bite was a testament to the small pleasures that could still exist in a world turned upside down. As he savored the last morsel, an idea ignited in his mind like a spark in dry tinder. “Theresa, there’s something I’ve been meaning to discuss with you,” he said, his voice steady yet charged with excitement.
“Go ahead,” she replied, her eyes keenly focused on him, ready to absorb whatever he had to say.
“I believe that with the resources we currently possess, we should extend our reach even further. Imagine this: a Super Signal Tower that could send out signals across the globe, allowing us to pinpoint every survivor camp that exists out there.” The words tumbled out, each one more thrilling than the last.
Just as he concluded his thought, a mechanical tone echoed through the room, cutting through the moment like a knife.
“Beep. Ultimate Leader System activated. Construction of Super Signal Tower detected. Reward unlocked: GPS Global Satellite System,” the system announced in its robotic cadence.
As the voice faded into silence, Bennie seized the moment to elaborate, “Right now, the only signals we can send or receive are shortwave, and the range is painfully limited. If we want to connect with anyone out there, we absolutely need that Super Signal Tower. It’s a shame the global GPS system collapsed. If we could somehow acquire that GPS system, we could reach every corner of this planet.”
Theresa’s lips curled into a small, knowing smile. “Don’t concern yourself with the rest. Just focus on getting that Super Signal Tower built.”
Once that tower stood tall, the GPS system would be hers for the taking, no doubt about it.
“On it, Ms. Hall,” Bennie replied, rising from his seat with renewed determination. He strode toward the door, eager to set the wheels in motion.
“Remember, you still owe me nine reports,” she called after him, a teasing lilt in her voice.
“Understood. Ms. Hall…” he mumbled as he exited, his mind already racing with plans.
Theresa arranged for Kyle to drive Bennie back to the city, her thoughts swirling like leaves in the wind. She intended to remain in her bunker for a few days, allowing herself the rare luxury of rest. The path ahead was shrouded in uncertainty, yet she had resolved to embrace each day as it came, determined to extract every ounce of possibility from it.
That night, Tania finally stirred from her slumber. As she blinked awake, she felt a disorienting grogginess wash over her, as if she had emerged from a deep, dreamless sleep. The memories of her kidnapping were a foggy haze, distant and elusive.
Seeing her in this state eased some of the burden that had weighed heavily on Theresa’s heart. It was far better for Tania to forget the horrors of the Production Company.
For several days, Theresa remained in the bunker with Tania, providing her with the comfort of company and care. But as soon as Tania regained her strength, she became restless, her thoughts consumed by the research she was desperate to return to.
Theresa hesitated, her mind racing back to the Eclipse Serum she had tucked away. Professor K had skillfully evaded every inquiry about it, and even within the confines of the Production Company, an air of mystery had surrounded the serum. It was the perfect puzzle for Tania to dissect.
“Aunt Tania, I need you to study this for a while,” she said, pulling the vial from her pocket.
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