had agreed to meet here, away from prying eyes. Spotting Rache

xpression serious. "Glad you made it," Rac

the booth. "Wh

e about the organization. They're dee

sity piqued

ed with documents. "This is cla

anization's reach was staggering – influential politicians, h

rwhelming,"

d a strategy. We can't

dified. "We'll find alli

d onto Ava's. "You'

rmly. "I was

's background noise, but Ava knew their

strengthen within her. The battle ahea

den glow over New Haven. Ava walked briskly, lo

omeone following her.

low voi

efend herself. A tall figur

you?" Ava

ures illuminated by nearby streetlight

purse tightened. "

"Rachel thinks you're in danger. W

itated,

o hers. "Trust me, Ava.

's urgency was convincing. She nodded, follo

keyed in a security code. Inside, Ava found herself

safe house?

f-the-art security. You

face. "Ava, thank goodness. We've re

ped a beat. "Wha

re sending elite operati

"Our team will safeguard

d. "I won't hide forever.

ed. "We're working o

rategies and questions. Who was behind the o

ghts flickered. Elijah'

ppening?"

ecurity monitors. "W

ed calm. "Get Ava to

ijah ushered her toward a

e corridors. Ava's worl

route, gunfire echoing behind them. They burst into a wai

omms device. "Elijah, take Ava to

led. "What's P

the road. "Secure facility.

New Haven's streets. Ava's thoughts turne

ey after me

You're a liability. Your existence

on solidified. "I

ehouse, Ava met the resistance team: Marcus, a brilliant hacker; Dr.

code holds the key to dismantling

d. "I'll sta

. "We'll unlock y

rrowed. "We'll

e organization. Ava's journey trans