DENISE

As lunchtime arrived, Dylan and Myra made their way to the table, where the rest of the team appeared deeply engrossed in their phones, seemingly oblivious to their entrance. Myra couldn't help but smile, recalling the amusing incident that led to the acquisition of those very phones.

---flashback starts---

Myra, the informant, dropped the bombshell about the arrival of the phones, sparking confusion in Ashley's eyes. The phones, it appeared, were meant for Team Alpha, a generous donation to the covert operatives. However, the general had other plans, declaring that the phones would not be distributed among the team members, citing concerns about distraction from their rigorous training.

"What does he mean, 'distracting from training'?" Ashley questioned, unable to comprehend the rationale behind the decision.

"He's withholding them. Thinks it'll affect our focus," Myra explained, her expression reflecting both frustration and determination.