Phantom Echoes - Part 6
The stealth yacht cut through the waves, the hum of its engines barely audible against the roar of the open sea. The team gathered around the central console, where Vlada continued to sift through the data. The tension in the cabin was palpable; everyone knew they had crossed a line with Sable—one that could never be uncrossed.
Nitya stood with her arms crossed, her gaze fixed on the flickering holographic display. "What's the damage, Vlada?"
Vlada leaned back in her chair, rubbing her temples. "This isn't just about arms and economic manipulation. Helix has been operating a global-scale psychological warfare initiative. They're destabilizing regions by implanting sleeper agents—not just spies, but people who don't even know they're compromised."
A stunned silence settled over the team.
Elise was the first to speak, her voice tight. "Sleeper agents? You're saying they've weaponized the subconscious?"
