Chapter 61 Whispers of Dissent

The secret hideout was a repurposed cargo hold beneath the old docks, its walls lined with steel and the faint scent of saltwater lingering in the air. The dim lighting cast long shadows, giving the room an atmosphere of both security and tension. The rebel leaders gathered around a large table strewn with maps, data pads, and holographic displays. The soft hum of the underground generators was the only sound as they waited for Ada to begin.

Ada stood at the head of the table, her face lit by the glow of the holographic projector. She glanced around the room, meeting the eyes of each leader—Jidenna, Dr. Nneka, Femi, Captain Ironsi, and a few others. The weight of their expectations pressed heavily on her shoulders.