Chapter Four
September 3, 2228, Neo Southern California Metroplex, Police Enforcement Zone 122 Station, Break Room
Jia walked down the hall past the bullpen and stepped into the break room, then headed over to the counter, coffee cup in hand.
It was time to acquire the morning fuel the police gods required.
Halil leaned against the wall, sipping a cup of coffee. Another detective, Jared Thompson, stood next to him. Both glanced at her, Jared frowning slightly when he realized who it was.
The two of them had a professional relationship. He had never liked her, and in return, she had never cared.
Professional.
“Hey, Jia.” Halil held up his coffee cup in greeting. Not all of her old enemies kept to their previous opinions. She couldn’t claim to be true friends with Halil, but at least
