As Sam, Maddie, Alex, and the whistleblowers struggled to process the implications of the company's retaliatory message, the dimly illuminated room turned into a boiling pot of stress. The glare from several screens illuminated their features in an unsettling way, highlighting how serious the situation was.
Alex, his fingers dancing across the keyboard, broke the silence. "They're trying to exploit our vulnerabilities. Peterson's team is relentless, and they know how to play this game."
Maddie, her eyes reflecting a mix of concern and determination, nodded in agreement. "We can't let fear paralyze us. If they're coming at us, it means we're a threat. We need to stay united and turn their tactics against them."
Alex, his gaze fixed on the screen, added, "I've closed the backdoor on Sarah
