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“One of the agents broke into the center and I think I know just who it was.” Piero stared confidently. The director stared at him in surprise. No one had reported any break-ins. Attempted or successful to him.

“Break in? I haven't heard of that.” the director exclaimed out of surprise.

“Yes,” Piero affirmed. Happened in the early hours of last night. I tried to catch the intruder. We got into a scuffle, she elbowed me on the side and escaped.” Piero added.

“She?” the director asked. The pronoun caught him by surprise. “Why would a female agent want to break into the library?”

“Yes sir. It was agent Mia Dante.” Piero responded and the director stared at him like he had said something stupid. He scoffed in disbelief before breaking into a short laugh. “We got into a little scuffle, I felt her skin and hair, so I know it's her for a fact,” he argued.

“Take a seat, Piero. Let's talk.”

Piero took the seat in front of him and placed his hands on his thighs. He heaved a sigh, waiting for