Vivian emerged from the shadows.
"Alex's empire... will crumble," Vivian repeated.
Ji-Hoon's curiosity piqued.
"Who are you?" Ji-Hoon asked.
Vivian's smile hinted at secrets.
"Alex Chen's wife."
Dr. Taylor's eyes widened.
"Vivian, I thought you were—"
Vivian's gaze silenced Dr. Taylor.
"Dead? No, Samantha. I've been waiting."
Maya's unease grew.
"What do you want?" Maya asked.
Vivian's voice dripped with venom.
"Revenge against Alex."
Seung-Hyun's eyes narrowed.
"Why now?" Seung-Hyun asked.
Vivian's expression turned cold.
"Alex's obsession... destroyed our family."
Flashback:
Vivian's Past
Alex's obsession with Eclipse consumed him.
"Vivian, I'll change the world," Alex said.
Vivian's concern grew.
"Alex, you're scaring me."
Alex's expression turned dark.
"You don't understand."
Vivian's world shattered.
As Vivian's story unfolded:
Ji-Hoon's empathy grew.
"I'm sorry, Vivian," Ji-Hoon said.
Vivian's gaze locked onto Ji-Hoon.
"Help me bring Alex down."
Rachel nodded.
"We have Eric's testimony."
Dr. Taylor's eyes sparkled.
"Eclipse's weakness... I've found it."
Senator Harris contacted Alex.
"Eclipse is ready. Deploy it."
Alex's smile spread.
"Global control... soon."
Senator Harris pressed Alex.
"Eclipse is ready. Deploy it."
Alex's smile spread.
"Global control... soon."
Vivian's eyes narrowed.
"Alex will pay."
Ji-Hoon's determination strengthened.
"We stop Eclipse. Together."
Dr. Taylor's eyes sparkled.
"Eclipse's weakness... I've exploited it."
Rachel's phone buzzed.
"Eric's testimony... it's leaked."
As news spread:
Protests erupted.
"Eclipse threatens freedom!"
Senator Harris panicked.
"Alex, contain this."
Alex's expression turned cold.
"Too late. Eclipse deploys tonight."
Ethan contacted Ji-Hoon.
"I'll help take down Eclipse."
As news spread:
Protests escalated.
"Eclipse threatens freedom!"
Senator Harris panicked.
"Alex, contain this."
Alex's expression turned cold.
"Too late. Eclipse deploys tonight."
Vivian's resolve strengthened.
"We can't let that happen."
Ji-Hoon nodded.
"We need a plan."
Dr. Taylor's eyes sparkled.
"I've worked on a counter-algorithm."
Rachel's phone buzzed.
"Eric's testimony... it's going viral."
The group huddled.
"Here's the plan," Ji-Hoon said.
"Dr. Taylor, deploy the counter-algorithm."
"Rachel, coordinate protests."
"Maya, hack Eclipse's servers."
"Seung-Hyun, Yoo-Jin, provide backup."
Vivian's gaze locked onto Ji-Hoon.
"And what's your role?" Vivian asked.
Ji-Hoon's determination burned.
"I'll confront Alex."
As the countdown began:
Tension mounted.
Eclipse's deployment loomed.
The group's fate hung in balance.
Would they stop Eclipse?
Or succumb to Alex's control?