“Great news,” Julius said as he entered the room. “The FBI has agreed to drop all charges and pay some restitution. The details will be forthcoming.”

Nigel smiled. Ellen gave Nigel a hug as tears rolled down her face.

Nigel relayed the accidental communication that he received on the Collective Systems app. Nigel provided John with additional information on how his machine learning research had led to Gregor being found out as a traitor to Collective Systems. Nigel didn’t think that Gregor’s capture by the FBI was a coincidence.

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“Your suspicions are correct, Nigel. Gregor was hand-delivered to the FBI. He was wrapped like a Christmas present,” John said.

“How convenient. It looks like you were played,” Julius said. “I’m going to see that the FBI makes good on their promises. I want legal documents drawn this afternoon.”