Chapter Two: Before the Trap Closes

“Send three messages. Tell Helix that the Clocktower has the memory. Tell the Clocktower that Convergence controls the truck. Tell Convergence that Helix intends to destroy the data.” “Those statements are false.” “Attach true fragments of evidence.” Zero understood. Three messages departed at once. Alarms sounded in the Helix team’s earpieces, and their weapons turned toward the Clocktower. The Clocktower commander received garage footage and ordered every exit sealed. Convergence activated the sprinklers. White water filled the room. Lin seized Su Lan’s hand and broke through emergency glass beside the stage. They slid down a maintenance ladder. “How many enemies did you make?” she gasped. “Three organizations so far.” “So far?”