"Gather in the conference room," Ava commanded, her voice steely. "We need to debrief immediately."
The team stumbled into Ava's grand estate, their faces etched with exhaustion and wariness. The echoes of the recent rescue mission clung to them like shadows, a tangible weight in the air. Ava stood at the entrance, her sharp eyes scanning each member as they filed in. The tension was palpable, a silent acknowledgment of the mission's toll.
As the team assembled, the atmosphere grew even more strained. The room, usually a place of strategy and planning, now felt like a cage. Ava's mind raced, knowing that a traitor lurked among them, someone who had endangered their lives and the mission.