CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE - STORMY SEAS

  The man hesitated, clearly not expecting this turn of events. The teenagers had moved closer too, forming a protective circle around Nia and Helia. "This is ridiculous," the man muttered, snatching up his briefcase. "I'm getting off at the next stop and reporting all of you." As the train slowed for the next station, the man stomped towards the doors. But in his haste, he tripped over the elderly man's outstretched cane. He went sprawling, his briefcase flying open and scattering papers everywhere. The car erupted in chaos. Papers fluttered through the air like confetti. The teenagers scrambled to help gather them, while the blue-haired woman checked on the elderly man, who looked more amused than anything. Nia and Helia found themselves on their hands and knees, scooping up documents. As Nia reached for a paper near her feet, she froze. The letterhead caught her eye - it was from Colossius Tech, marked 'Confidential'. Her eyes widened as she quickly scanned the contents. It wa