"The same way Marcus Vance was exploited, Scarlett," Zayn replied, his voice devoid of emotion, a cold, hard edge to it. "Ambition. Leverage. Perhaps even a deeper, ancestral connection to the Syndicate that runs in the Thorne bloodline. His access to Project Genesis, his intimate knowledge of Hayes Group’s vulnerabilities… it makes him a perfect asset for Julian Thorne. And a perfect conduit for Guardian influence."
Data exfiltration rate: Increasing. Target: Unknown external server, heavily encrypted. Content includes detailed schematics of temporal sanctuary and projected disruption strategies for 1888 Vienna. The system's report hammered home the severity of the betrayal.
"He's giving them everything," Leo gasped, horrified. "Our entire strategy for dealing with the Guardians, for cr
