The Aftermath

I stood firm, anticipating Sophia's reaction. Her face twisted in anger, and she lunged at me. But instead of attacking, she laughed – a cold, calculated sound.

"You think you're clever, don't you?" she said, her eyes glinting. "But you're just a pawn, Liam. And pawns are expendable."

Suddenly, security guards appeared, surrounding me. Sophia's smile grew wider.

"Escort Liam out," she ordered. "He's no longer welcome here."

I knew I'd pushed too far. As I was led away, I realized my actions had consequences. Sophia would retaliate, and I needed to be prepared.

But what would she do next?

As I was escorted out, I knew I'd underestimated Sophia's reach. The guards handed me over to a waiting team, who "escorted" me off the premises.

I emerged into the cool night air, my phone buzzing with messages. One caught my eye – an unknown number: "Meet me at the usual place. We need to talk."

The message was cryptic, but something about it felt familiar. Could this be an ally or a trap?

I hesitated, weighing the risks. Who was behind the message, and what did they want?

I decided to take a chance, heading to the designated location – an abandoned café on the outskirts of town. The dimly lit interior revealed a familiar figure – Alexandra.

"You took a risk coming here," she said, her voice low. "Sophia's watching your every move."

I sat down, grateful for the warning. "What do you know about Eclipse?" I asked, getting straight to the point.

Alexandra handed me a folder containing classified documents. "This changes everything," she said, her eyes locked on mine.

The documents revealed shocking truths about Sophia's plan and the true extent of her power.