Red emergency lights flooded the laboratory.
The steady white glow vanished, replaced by flashing crimson.
The computerized voice echoed through the underground complex.
"Lockdown initiated. Unauthorized personnel detected."
Anthony moved to the door, every muscle tense.
"How many ways into this facility?"
Dr. Eleanor Hayes didn't hesitate.
"Officially?"
"One."
"And unofficially?"
She met his eyes.
"At least three."
Benjamin's face fell.
"So they've known about Genesis all along."
Eleanor nodded grimly.
"They've been looking for it for decades."
A loud explosion shook the floor.
Dust drifted from the ceiling.
Somewhere in the distance, gunfire erupted.
Evelyn's heart raced.
"Who are they?"
Eleanor walked to a secure cabinet and placed her palm on a scanner.
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