A thick fog had enveloped Landon the next day.
White fog had begun to condense overnight and by morning, it remained stubbornly.
The sky was a dull grey, and the fog was filled with dust and sand, rendering the city a dreary shade of grey-yellow.
Most pedestrians wore masks, hurrying about on their errands.
Vehicles flowed on the streets in a continuous stream, much like a parade of horses and flowing rivers.
Cheney Group's building was located in the prime downtown area. Due to the heavy fog, only half of the building could be seen clearly.
Nevertheless, the heavy smog could not hide the building's sharpness and cutting-edge design.
Chris Fern, wearing a mask, parked his car in Cheney's underground parking lot.
He took the key to the safe and made his way towards the underground passage in the Cheney building.
The design of the entire building reflected Sylvan Cheney's straightforward and resolute character — efficient, decisive, without superfluous lines.
