The first contact with the outside world didn't come through rumors or leaks.
It came through a calendar invite.
Hana forwarded it to Elena at 6:03 a.m. without comment. The subject line was ordinary enough to be dangerous.
Stakeholder Alignment — TG MedSystems (Q2)
Elena read it while walking into the unit, coffee still untouched. The invite list was long. Too long. Names from TG Holdings, strategy, procurement. People who didn't belong near a regulated build this early.
She stopped at the door before stepping inside.
Jun was already at the bench, arms folded, reading the same invite on his phone. Maria was organizing spare parts bins. Victor sat at the small table, reviewing volunteer test notes from the previous week, marking language with a pen.
Elena held up her phone. "We have a meeting."
Jun didn't look up. "With who."
Elena read the names out loud. When she finished, Jun exhaled through his nose.
"They want a demo."
Maria didn't look up from her labels. "No."
