The corridor was silent, save for the soft clack of shoes against cold metal flooring. Overhead, the neon lights buzzed steadily, casting long shadows that shifted with every step. Marco Lavgine led the way, his black suit cutting a stark contrast against the sterile white walls and the pale uniforms trailing behind him.
Behind him, Dr. Rainer Holt clutched a thick folder packed with the latest test data on Patient Zero. Dr. Ellis Grant followed with a clipboard covered in graphs and dense numerical notes. On the opposite side, Dr. Naomi Kessler scribbled rapidly while glancing at the biometric readout on her wrist display. Armed guards flanked the group, ready to act if anything went wrong with their employer.
“How’s the latest reading?” Marco asked, not bothering to turn. His voice was
