A Second Chance by the System

Chapter 59: Racing Against Time

Ethan’s mind raced, heart pounding as he absorbed the horrifying reality….they were trapped. The control room walls were thick, reinforced to withstand any attempt to break through. The countdown echoed ominously, a cruel reminder of how little time they had left.

Lila moved to the control panel, her fingers flying over the interface. “There has to be an override, a way to cancel the lockdown!” Her voice was laced with desperation, and Ethan could see the fear flashing in her eyes.

Mara, still pale and weakened from her wound, leaned against the wall, breathing heavily. “The system… it’s designed to trap intruders in the heart of the Nexus. But there might be a failsafe buried deep within the code.”

Aisha immediately perked up, her eyes narrowing with determination. “Let me see,” she said, pushing past Ethan to access the control panel. Her fingers danced across the screen, navigating the complex layers of security. “I can bypass some of the defenses, but I’ll need time. I can’t guara