Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Shattering the Nexus

The icy wind howled over the barren expanse of northern Canada, a vast wilderness untouched by civilization save for the shadowy operation buried deep within its heart. The Nexus's last contingency, Project Echelon, stood as a fortress amidst the endless snow—a compound built to survive the collapse of its network. It wasn't just a safe house; it was the foundation of a new empire.

Ethan Carter's team gathered around the holographic map in Zenith Tower's war room. The details of the operation were stark and unforgiving. The compound was remote, fortified with advanced defenses, and manned by elite security forces. Any misstep would mean total failure—and likely death for those on the ground.