CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR - When Allies Become Enemies

There was a brief silence on the other end of the line, then Ella's voice came back, tight with determination. "Get out of there now, Lucas. We'll regroup at the safe house and figure out our next move." As Lucas made his way out of Titan Industries, his mind raced with questions. Who was really behind all of this? What game were they playing? And how much deeper did this conspiracy go? One thing was clear – they were in far over their heads, and the stakes had just been raised to a dangerous new level. Back at the safe house, Ella, Lucas, and Jack huddled around the kitchen table, the tension in the room palpable. Sophia had been sent to stay with Ella's parents for safety, leaving the adults free to discuss the latest developments without fear of being overheard. "Play it again," Ella said, her eyes fixed on Lucas's watch as he activated the recording device. They listened in tense silence as Steele's words filled the room once more: "You really have no idea, do you? You think t