The city was in flames. Explosions rocked the streets, and smoke choked the air. Kain’s forces pushed forward, overwhelming what little resistance remained. The team had fought hard, but they were running out of time.Inside the power grid facility, alarms screamed, red warning lights flashing across the walls. Leo, Amara, and the others stood trapped in Kain’s ambush, surrounded by his elite soldiers. The tension was suffocating, but none of them backed down.Leo tightened his grip on his rifle. “We end this now.”Kain’s voice echoed through the speakers. “I admire your spirit, Leo, but you’ve already lost.”But Leo wasn’t listening. He was done playing Kain’s game.Evelyn moved swiftly through the facility’s underground tunnels. She had been separated from the others during the attack, but she knew what she had to do.She reached the security sector, where Kain’s top lieutenants controlled the citywide surveillance. If she could take them out, the team would have a fighting chance.

The city burned. Explosions thundered in the distance, shaking the ground beneath their feet. Smoke and ash filled the air as the battle raged on.Leo stood frozen, his mind torn between two choices—finish Kain or save Kai. His fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white."Kai!" Leo shouted again. But Kai was already deep inside the machine, his hands flying over the controls. The energy within the core crackled wildly, growing unstable. If he didn’t get out soon, he wouldn’t survive.Leo turned back to Kain. The man was battered, blood dripping from his lip, but his smirk hadn’t faded. "Tick-tock, Leo," Kain said. "Time’s running out."A surge of rage filled Leo’s chest. He wanted to finish Kain, wanted to end him once and for all.But then Amara’s voice rang in his earpiece. "Leo, get Kai. I’ll handle Kain."Leo hesitated for only a second. Then he nodded.Without another word, he turned and sprinted toward the machine, leaving Kain to Amara.Kain chuckled, then turned

The battle was over. The city had begun to heal. But in the darkness, something new was growing.Leo stood in his office, staring at the skyline. The city should have been at peace, but instead, whispers of danger filled the air. Reports of missing officials, businesses mysteriously shutting down, and strange killings had started to surface.“This doesn’t feel right,” Amara said, pacing behind him.Evelyn stood near the window, arms crossed. “It’s not over, is it?”Leo exhaled slowly. “No. Someone’s making a move. Someone powerful.”Just then, Callum burst into the room, holding a tablet. His face was pale. “You need to see this.”Leo took the tablet and pressed play. A grainy video played—security footage from a parking garage. A man was walking toward his car when suddenly, a shadowy figure appeared behind him. In seconds, the man collapsed, lifeless. The figure turned toward the camera. Though the hood hid most of their face, piercing eyes glowed under the dim light before the scre

Flames licked the walls, turning everything into smoke and ash. Leo stumbled forward, his lungs burning with every breath. His office had been on the top floors, and now the entire building was collapsing around him. He had fought through attackers, but the real enemy was the fire. It moved faster than he could, blocking exits and choking the air.He reached the main hallway and spotted a broken window at the far end. A long drop. Too far. He scanned the room, searching for something—anything—to help.A cable. It hung from the ceiling where part of the structure had collapsed.Leo didn’t hesitate. He ran, grabbed the cable, and swung out of the window just as the ceiling gave way behind him. Heat roared against his back as he dangled in the air. He looked down. A balcony two floors below.He let go.The impact sent pain shooting up his legs, but he didn’t stop. He rolled to his feet and sprinted down the fire escape. The metal was hot, burning through his palms as he gripped the raili

The city was crumbling under the weight of fear. The Phantom Syndicate had made its move, and the people were beginning to doubt Leo’s ability to protect them. His enemies were growing bolder, striking at the heart of everything he had built.Inside Zhao Enterprises, tension filled the air. Markus stood in the middle of the conference room, surrounded by furious faces. The accusations had come fast, spreading like wildfire through the ranks. Someone had leaked information to the Phantom Syndicate, and Markus was the prime suspect.“You expect us to believe you had nothing to do with this?” one of the board members demanded, slamming his fist on the table. “Every time we make a move, the enemy is one step ahead! How do they know our plans?”Markus’ jaw tightened. “I don’t know. But if I were a mole, would I still be standing here, fighting for this company?”Evelyn, sitting at the head of the table in Leo’s absence, studied him carefully. She wanted to believe him—Markus had been a loy