The sterile glow of the fluorescent tubes overhead hummed with a low, annoying drone that amplified the sudden chill in the small security hub. Delon remained completely frozen before the central data terminal, his palms still hovering over the interface glass while the live security broadcast pulsed on the primary screen. The static on the feed cleared, revealing the stark structural details of the emergency isolation room located on the upper levels of the corporate facility. Erica stepped up right behind his shoulder, her boots clicking softly against the concrete floor as she leaned closer to verify the visual feed.
"The infiltration unit has already secured the upper corridor," Erica stated, her voice dropping into a flat, professional tone that offered no room for hesitation. "We
