The air crackled with tension, a storm trapped within the sterile vault. Mr. Lee, savoring the moment, circled them like a lion closing in on its prey. "You thought you could steal from The Raven?" he said, his voice dripping with amusement. "Project Phoenix belongs to us, and soon, the world will know its true power."
Anya, refusing to back down, met his gaze with a steely defiance. "You won't get away with this," she spat, her voice echoing in the chamber. "We'll stop you, even if it costs us everything."
Ethan, eyes narrowed, his hand hovering near his concealed weapon, shifted beside her. Maya, unseen but a constant presence, remained silent, waiting for the right moment to strike.
Mr. Lee chuckled, a cold, mirthless sound. "You overestimate yourselves," he said, gesturing to his guards. "You're outnumbered, outmatched. This ends now."