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of persuading. Ways that are far less pleasant than a
simple conversation."
He gestured to the door. Two more figures entered,
dressed in white lab coats. Not the imposing
operatives from before, but cold, clinical types. One
held a tray with various instruments.
"We can, of course, attempt to extract the
information through… less conventional means," The
Director said, his voice still calm, but with an
underlying steel that sent shivers down Evelyn’s
spine. "But I assure you, it will be a far more painful
process for you. And the results may not be as…
complete."
He stepped closer, his voice dropping to a low,
intimate tone. "Or, you can cooperate. Help us
understand program. Help us… control it. And in
return, you will be given a position of unparalleled
influence. Resources beyond your wildest dreams. A
chance to truly make a difference in the world."
"You want to control it?" Evelyn scoffed. "You
want to weaponize it. To turn healing into a
commodity. To suppress anything that threatens your
pharmaceutical empire."
"We are simply ensuring market stability, Doctor.
And the well-being of society. Imagine the chaos if a
'cure' for depression, requiring no medication, were
suddenly unleashed upon the world. The economic
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