CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY EIGHT – A CHANCE TO STRIKE AGAIN

As they drove back to Wolfram Towers, a heavy silence fell over the group. Their mission had failed, and the consequences of that failure were yet to be determined. Back at headquarters, the team gathered to debrief. Tensions were high as they reviewed what had gone wrong. "We underestimated their security measures," Victor mused, his tone grave. "They were more prepared than we anticipated." Xander paced restlessly. "We need to find out how they knew to be on alert. Someone must have tipped them off." Laura, still shaken from the close call, spoke up. "Could Dr. Carter have known we were coming? Maybe he has spies of his own." Logan nodded thoughtfully. "It's possible. We can't rule anything out at this point." As the others continued to dissect the failed mission, Laura slipped away, needing a moment to collect her thoughts. She found herself on the building's rooftop, gazing out at the city skyline. A few minutes later, she heard footsteps behind her. Logan approached, his ex