Chapter 60 Shadows of the Past

Dr. Nneka Olujimi sat alone in her dimly lit lab, the soft glow of holographic screens casting eerie shadows on the walls. She stared at the array of data before her, the lines of code and flashing alerts a cruel reminder of the chaos she had inadvertently unleashed. Her mind wandered back to the early days of her research, filled with promise and hope. Back then, she believed she could change the world for the better.

Now, she was haunted by the unintended consequences of her work, the toll it had taken on the city, and the lives it had disrupted.

Her thoughts were interrupted by a soft chime at the door. Nneka’s heart skipped a beat. She wasn't expecting anyone. The Eternal Council's surveillance had made her paranoid, always expecting a visit from their enforcers. She took a deep breath and composed herself before answering.