CHAPTER FIFTY THREE – CAUGHT IN THE FIRE

Meanwhile, Karina had been in the file room when the alarm sounded. She quickly gathered the critical documents for Project Southside, knowing they were irreplaceable. As she made her way out of the file room, she realized the severity of the situation. The hallway was filling with smoke, and she could hear the crackle of flames in the distance. "I need to get these documents out," she muttered to herself, clutching the files to her chest. She navigated through the smoke-filled corridors, her heart racing. The heat was intensifying, and she could hear the sound of firefighters in the distance. Just as she rounded a corner, a figure emerged from the smoke. It was Miguel, his face etched with worry and relief. "Karina!" he exclaimed, rushing towards her. "What are you doing? We need to get out of here!" Karina held up the files. "I couldn't leave these behind. They're crucial for Project Southside." Miguel shook his head in disbelief and admiration. "You're incredible, you know th