In the city, as the sun went down, long shadows stretched over the tall skyscrapers. Luka was in his study, feeling the burden of recent happenings weighing on him. The attack on the facility was stopped, but the peace was short-lived. He was aware that Blackwood would not surrender easily. The determined plotter was likely preparing another scheme, and Luka needed to be prepared. A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. Marcus came in, looking serious. "We have a new lead," he told Luka, giving him a folder. Luka revealed, "Blackwood is planning their next step." As he looked through the folder, he discovered a collection of coded messages and intercepted conversations suggesting a fresh scheme. Blackwood appeared to be concentrating on a different part of Luka's empire, one tha

