identity.

 

He didn’t even know if Atalanta Group was in business in the 1980s. Or ran the

project that was currently being conducted in Building Q. This could all be a

wild-goose chase, but somehow Puller didn’t think so.

 

Vincent DiRenzo, the former CID agent, had talked about gut feelings being part

of any investigation. Well, Puller’s gut was burning right now. He was getting

warm. He just needed to keep going.

 

When Shepard came out a few minutes later, she looked green. “Let’s go somewhere

else,” said Puller.

 

Chapter 44

 

PULLER LED ANNE Shepard outside where there were still people in line waiting to

get in. He waved to Rogers as he passed by, and the latter waved back. “Thanks

again,” said Rogers. “No problem.” Puller escorted Shepard to his car and they

climbed in. “Am I really in trouble?” she said. “That depends,” said Puller.

“We’ve actually been watching Atalanta Group for a while now.” “Why?”

“Irregularities.” “What kind of irregularities?” “How long have you worked

there?” “Four years.” “Well, Building Q has been operational since at least the

1980s.” “I don’t know anything about that.” “How is the work coming?” “Are you

read in for this?” “Shepard, I wouldn’t be here talking to you if I weren’t.”

Her face fell. “Okay. Well, we’ve made big strides.” “Any issues?” “Not really.”