Ji-Hoon's world reeled.
Eric's betrayal stung.
"Why?" Ji-Hoon shouted.
Eric reappeared.
"Alex Chen promised me power," Eric said.
Ji-Hoon's anger boiled.
"You'll pay for this."
Rachel emerged from the shadows.
"Eric, you're under arrest."
Eric's eyes widened.
"Rachel, no!"
Rachel's expression turned cold.
"You're going down, Eric."
Rachel revealed her true identity.
"I've been undercover, investigating Alex Chen."
Ji-Hoon's trust issues deepened.
"Who can I trust?" Ji-Hoon wondered.
As Rachel took Eric into custody:
Maya appeared.
"Ji-Hoon, we need to talk."
Ji-Hoon's wariness grew.
"What is it?"
Maya's expression turned serious.
"Alex Chen's plan... it's bigger than we thought."
Maya's words sent chills.
"Alex Chen seeks global control."
Ji-Hoon's eyes widened.
"How?"
Maya hesitated.
"Through a powerful algorithm."
Rachel's interest piqued.
"What algorithm?"
Maya's voice dropped.
"Eclipse."
Rachel's phone buzzed.
"Alex Chen's men are closing in."
Ji-Hoon's instincts kicked in.
"Time to escape."
The group fled.
Into the unknown.
The group navigated through narrow alleys.
"Where are we going?" Ji-Hoon asked.
Rachel led the way.
"Safehouse. We'll regroup."
Maya's eyes locked onto Ji-Hoon.
"Ji-Hoon, I'm sorry."
Ji-Hoon's wariness lingered.
"For what?" Ji-Hoon asked.
Maya's voice barely audible.
"For using you."
Ji-Hoon's heart wrenched.
"Why?" Ji-Hoon pressed.
Maya's tears fell.
"To bring down Alex Chen."
As they reached the safehouse:
Seung-Hyun and Yoo-Jin awaited.
"Ji-Hoon, we've been hacked," Seung-Hyun said.
Yoo-Jin's expression grim.
"Eclipse algorithm... it's spreading."
Ji-Hoon's determination strengthened.
"We stop Alex Chen. Now."
Rachel nodded.
"Time to take action."
Dr. Taylor arrived.
"I'll help contain Eclipse."
Eclipse algorithm's true purpose revealed:
"Global surveillance... and control."
Dr. Taylor's eyes sparkled.
"I've studied Eclipse. We can stop it."
Ji-Hoon's hope surged.
"How?"
Dr. Taylor's smile hinted at determination.
"My past... with Alex Chen."
Flashback:
Dr. Taylor's Past
Alex Chen recruited Dr. Taylor.
"Eclipse will change the world," Alex said.
Dr. Taylor's enthusiasm waned.
"Eclipse is dangerous," Dr. Taylor warned.
Alex's expression turned cold.
"You're out, Samantha."
Maya's gaze locked onto Dr. Taylor.
"You knew Alex Chen?" Maya asked.
Dr. Taylor nodded.
"We created Eclipse... together."
Seung-Hyun's eyes narrowed.
"Why did you leave?" Seung-Hyun asked.
Dr. Taylor's voice dropped.
"Alex's obsession... scared me."
Yoo-Jin's curiosity piqued.
"What obsession?" Yoo-Jin asked.
Dr. Taylor hesitated.
"Global domination."
Rachel's phone buzzed.
"Eric's talking. He'll testify against Alex Chen."
Ji-Hoon's determination strengthened.
"We have a chance."
Dr. Taylor's eyes sparkled.
"Eclipse's weakness... I know it."
Vivian watched from the shadows.
"Alex's empire... will crumble."