The Return of the Watchers (Armageddon Rising Book 1) Read Online Free Page A

                                                                                    “Seafood. How typical,” Yuki thought.                                                         “Please, enjoy,” he said, mindful of his guest. “Care for something to drink?”                                                                                                                                “Water will be fine, thank you.” She was beginning to feel a bit more at ease, gaining her confidence.                                                                       “First, I must apologize for asking you to see me on such short notice. My schedule requires me to take advantage of opportunities in various locations around the world at any given time whenever they arise, which necessitates extensive planning of logistics by my assistant. I make sure she earns her ridiculous salary,” he said with a slight laugh. April quietly smiled.                                                                                                                 “You’re probably wondering why I brought you here so I’ll get right down to it. Some time ago, a contact of mine at Primase, I’m sure you’re familiar with them, had gave me some information regarding Dr. Dorian Lystad that piqued my interest. How well do you know Dr. Lystad?”                                                                                                                                Yuki thought back to the first time she and Dr. Lysad had met in person, after exchanging emails across the planet. After joining the lab, she had spent the last two years working 60-plus-hour weeks there, sharing many conversations and meals with him. He had dropped her off at her apartment once when her car wouldn’t start, but they had always maintained a professional relationship. There was a mutual admiration and respect between them and she hoped one day they might become more than just colleagues.                                                                                                  
                  “Specifically, how well do you know of his research?” Mr. Dantanian asked, shifting his approach. An easy question; this was her area of expertise.              
                  “I know everything about his research. Currently we’re looking into creating a vector for correction of the point mutation of the Htt gene for Huntington’s disease,” she said with precision.                                                         “I was not referring to that research,” he replied.                            
    She frowned and looked over at April for a second. “I’m not sure I understand what you are speaking of; this is the only research we are conducting at this time.”                                          
                  “As you know, Dr. Lystad was one of the top researchers at Primase working on a cure for cancer. According to those he worked with, he was quite a dedicated man. I was told he spent countless hours working in the lab, day after day without a single vacation or day off, and then one day he quits.” Dantanian snapped his fingers. “Just like that.”