Lena's POV
The world seemed to slow as Lena stared at the screen. Her pulse pounded in her ears, drowning out the frantic discussions happening around her.
Emilia.
Her friend. Her confidante. Her most trusted ally in this battle. This has to be a lie.
Lena swallowed hard, forcing herself to speak. "There has to be a mistake."
Reed leaned back in his chair, arms crossed. "The system doesn't lie, Lena. It's her credentials being used."
Elias stood beside her, his face carved in stone. "We need to confront her. Now."
Lena hesitated. This was Emilia they were talking about. The woman who had supported her, fought for her, stood beside her through every battle. The idea of Emilia betraying her, it just didn't make sense.
But then again, neither had Reed. And yet, here they were.
Lena forced herself to breathe. "Let me handle this."
Elias narrowed his eyes. "Lena—"
