Ava's anger flared. "You should have come to me. We could have helped you."
"I was scared," Sarah admitted. "They knew everything about me, my family. I thought I could handle it on my own."
Ava shook her head, her disappointment palpable. "You've jeopardized everything we've worked for. Do you realize the damage you've done?"
Sarah's eyes filled with tears. "I'm sorry, Ava. I never wanted to hurt anyone."
Ava's voice softened slightly. "We need to contain the situation. You're coming with me. We'll figure out a way to fix this."
As Ava led Sarah out, Liam approached, his eyes scanning Sarah with a mix of anger and pity. "What now?"
"We isolate her," Ava said firmly. "She can't do any more damage."
But as they moved to secure Sarah, an alarm blared through the estate. Ava's heart raced as she turned to the nearest monitor. A catastrophic event was unfolding at one of their key locations.
