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Chapter2

"So MS. McAllister what exactly were you doing attempting to listen at Powers' door?"

"Just wanting to make sure he isn't planning anything against you." Jewels said smiling up at him.

"And what makes you think he'd retaliate against me?"

"Oh come on Mr. Wayne; please don't tell me you aren't expecting a counter move from Powers."

"I didn't say that. I merely asked why you think it's a possibility." He said as they reached the car. Jewels noticed that no one was in the driver's seat and began to wonder where the young kid Wayne usually had for a chauffer was.

"I don't trust Powers. I fully believe he had something to do with the Fox Techa break in last night."

Wayne was silent for a moment, giving Jewels the chance to admire the man. She knew that most of her friends thought she was crazy. After all the man was 70 and therefore old enough to be her grandfather, but there was just something about him she found irresistible.

"Stay out of trouble Ms. McAllister. If you and I are correct and Powers did have something to do with this; and he was to find out you knew then the consequences could be great."

"Thanks for the concern Mr. Wayne, but I'm a big girl I can take care of myself, honest. Have a good day."

With that Jewels returned to her desk. There had to be some way to find out what Powers' was planning. She didn't have to think for very long. He ended up spilling it by just revealing his next visitor: Damian Jackson, one of Fox Techa's higher ups.

"McAllister, get in here NOW!" Powers bellowed. What was it about her that made him feel the need to constantly yell Jewels wondered?

Once again she was directed to sit in the corner and keep quiet. She did so and took notes, deciding as she did so that she would make up two extra sets one for herself and one for Mr. Wayne.

"Damian how exactly is it possible that the men you hired failed?"

"They were ambushed Derek. They claim it was by a woman in a cat suit and mask."

"Catwoman huh? I highly doubt that. No matter, I have someone who can handle it. Just make sure the security system is off.."

"Of course are you sure this will work? If Wayne gets wind of it we'll be finished."

"Let me worry about the old fool. Wayne's all talk and no action these days. But should he get in my man's way he'll just take care of him. Permanently. Now lets go over the details once more."

"Can she be trusted?" Jackson said suddenly remembering Jewels was in the room.

"I'm sure Ms. McAllister is aware of what will happen to her should word get out. Aren't you my dear?"

"Yes of course Mr. Powers." Jewels said. Okay so maybe Wayne was right, maybe Powers was someone to be afraid of, very afraid of.

"Fine now where are the canisters located?"

"On the loading dock inside the warehouse. I can get the system to shut down for a total of twenty minutes. Can your man be in and out that quick?"

"Barring any interruptions form the Batman or anyone else it shouldn't be a problem. From there I'll bring them to the Wayne-Powers warehouse here and repackage them. Then tomorrow night we bring them to the Bulgarians. Agreed?"

"Agreed." With that the two men shook hands, and Jackson left. Jewels was told to have the notes on Powers' desk before lunch.

Going back to her desk Jewels realized they were being vague on purpose. She had no way of knowing what was in the canisters. She figured she had two options: She could go to Wayne with the information or she could suit up and investigate herself. She opted for the latter.