Narrow Escape
The footsteps grew louder, and the group bolted through a side door just as Solace operatives stormed the control room. The facility’s alarms masked their escape as they navigated the dark corridors. Derek clutched the now-useless USB drive, his heart racing. They burst out into the cold night, their breath visible in the crisp air. “This way!” Maddy shouted, leading them toward the treeline where they had parked their car.
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