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NICHOLAS BOOTHMAN
Social media exploded. #Deep Rest and
#FreeEvelynReed trended worldwide. Conspiracy
theories, once relegated to fringe forums, suddenly
gained mainstream traction. The pharmaceutical
industry, usually untouchable, found itself under an
unprecedented microscope.
The Director. The Rage.
In his command center, The Director watched the
global meltdown. Screens flashed with headlines,
talking heads debated, and public outrage swelled.
"Damage report!" he roared, his voice cracking
with rage.
"Sir, the article has been shared millions of times,"
an operative stammered, his face pale. "Our attempts
to suppress it are failing. The public is… agitated.
Protests are forming outside our offices in major
cities."
"And Thorne?" The Director snarled. "And
O'Connell?"
"Thorne is on every major news network,
Director. She's relentless. And O'Connell… he's with
her. He's providing live interviews, recounting his
experience. He's surprisingly articulate, Director. His
testimony is resonating with the public."
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