Free Dark of kNight by T. L. Mitchell

do,” I said, a little shocked as my get-away plans got-away without me.
    “That is all right. Casey wants to be dropped off at the college; she should not be finished until around three, so I will have plenty of time to take you where you need.” The smile I use to think was adorable had turned sour to me. There was no way to avoid my capture.
    Daniel headed past me to the car, Casey behind me. He held the door open while Casey climbed into the back seat. I reluctantly settled in the front while he closed the door.
    Watching him curiously, he ran around the front of the car to the driver’s side and climbed in. With the car started, we headed down the driveway.
    The car ride was smooth, as I glanced over to see the speed he was driving. Eighty-five. I pressed my lips together; my car must be faster than his. Then a few short beeps and a buzz, and he pulled his foot off the accelerator. The car slowed to fifty-five.
    Daniel glanced at me and pointed to the radar detector on the dash board of the car.
    “That’s how I knew to warn you to slow down yesterday.” He grinned.
    “I guess I need to get one of those,” I muttered.
    We raced toward Thomas's office after dropping Casey off at the college. Arriving promptly, Daniel and I had enough time to seat ourselves in the conference room before Thomas arrived. The eyes of everyone in the room fell upon me. The feeling at my father’s wake didn’t compare to what I felt in a room filled with intimidating people.

    The door opened and Thomas walked in, dressed in a black suit with a black and gray tie. He walked toward me, touched my arm and gave me a warm smile. I took a deep breath and nodded at him.
    “Ladies and gentlemen, this is Julie Knight, the daughter of the one who we all knew so well, Dr. Martin Knight.” He began from left to right around the table. “This is Eddie Carson. Eddie is the operating CEO of Syntex Laboratories in Dayton, Ohio. Syntex is the nation’s industry leader, providing the US government with cybernetic research and development. Ms. Anna-Bella Lunden, the Vice president of Sitton-Bell Corporation located in Rome, Italy. Among Sitton-Bell‘s contributions to the world is their laser surgery designs and techniques, which I am sure you are aware of by now. Ben Yasamino, the President and CEO of Tempex Corporation. Tempex is a research and development corporation specializing in micro and macro nano technology.” Thomas took a breath, walked toward Daniel, and continued.
    “Last, but not least, my son, Daniel J. Maxwell, CEO of DalMar Industries located in Edinburg, Scotland. DalMar has made its stand in DNA research.” Thomas paused once again, only to hand me a stack of documents.
    “Julie, in case you are wondering why these people are here today, they represent what your father has built over the years. Martin owned controlling stock in each of these companies. As agreed upon in the event of his death, the controlling asset of each one now lies in your hands. The paperwork you have in front of you details each of the companies’ current assets and net worth.”
    Each of the CEO’s gave a brief presentation. Finally, Thomas turned his attention to Daniel. “Daniel, if you please.” Thomas reached over and turned the lights off in the conference room.
    A wall opened up with a large screen. After a few light taps on a key board and the screen flashed the words in large print DALMAR INDUSTRIES. In detail, Daniel explained the research of DNA and the company’s assets and holdings. I sat listening intently while he described the successes of proving cures exist for diseases on the cellular level with the technology that has been gained by the joint research of the other companies. He explained with the help of Tempex Corporation and their nano technology, they have successfully cured cancer on the cellular gene level of laboratory rats.
    Daniel showed a video of the system they were now working on. The concept was truly science