Director Shin's operations center erupted in activity.
"She sent it," Tech said, fingers flying across his keyboard. "Email went through forty-five seconds before breach."
"Can we recall it?" Director Shin demanded.
"Working on it. Trying to contact Truth Unveiled directly, but—"
"But what?"
"They're notorious for protecting sources. They won't cooperate with law enforcement without a warrant."
"How long for a warrant?"
"Hours. Maybe days."
"We don't have hours!"
Agent Kwan pointed at another screen. "Director. She just shouted something on live television. Every news outlet is running the footage."
They watched Jiwon's bloodied face fill the screens, shouting about Sejin and AUREYA and proof.
But her words were cryptic. Deliberately vague.
Director Shin grabbed her phone, dialed Ethan directly.
"We have a problem."
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LUMEN safe house. Same time.
Soorin was in the kitchen making tea when Manager Park burst in, phone pressed to his ear. His face was white.
