Chapter 156 A Daring Deception

John's heart hammered against his ribs. Their cover was blown. Their carefully planned infiltration might have just become a desperate scramble for survival. "We can't just wait here," Marie said, her voice firm despite the tremor in it. "We need to move, now." John nodded, the adrenaline masking the surge of fear. "Olivia, can you still guide us to the tunnel entrance?" Olivia took a deep breath, her eyes flickering across the complex. "Yes," she said, a hint of defiance creeping into her voice. "Follow me." They made a dash across the clearing, their figures fleeting shadows against the backdrop of the facility. Alarm sirens wailed in the distance, a jarring soundtrack to their desperate sprint. John felt a pang of guilt as he realized he'd become the very thing he once despised – a fugitive on the run. Reaching the imposing metal wall of the maintenance shed, they huddled in the darkness, their chests heaving with exertion. Olivia rummaged through her backpack, her hands shakin