Chapter 25
CHAPTER 25: THE FACE BEHIND THE GAME The message from Helix lingered long after the night had faded into morning, not because of its words, but because of what it represented. It was no longer a distant threat or a calculated force moving quietly behind layers of anonymity. It was direct. Intentional. And now, undeniable. Lena stood in her office, the city stretching beyond the glass in muted tones as clouds gathered overhead, her thoughts aligned with a single, unshakable conclusion, this wasn’t something that could be handled from a distance anymore. If Helix had chosen to step forward, then she would meet them there. Elias entered moments later, his presence steady but his expression reflecting the same understanding. “You’re thinking about responding,” he said. It wasn’t a question.
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