Capítulo 51: Chapter 51: Beneath the Surface

The world had been quieter since the Nexus Core had been destroyed. The silence, however, wasn't comforting. It was like the pause between thunderclaps, a foreboding tension hanging over the global chessboard. Ethan Carter knew better than to assume victory. He'd been at the top long enough to understand that in the game of power, silence was often the loudest warning.

The lights in Zenith Tower's war room dimmed as a holographic display flickered to life, casting the faces of Ethan's core team in blue light. Jessica, exhausted but unyielding, adjusted her headset. Mark Zhou leaned against the table, his arms crossed as he studied the data. Sophia Brooks sat beside Ethan, her sharp eyes scanning the room as if searching for any unspoken concerns.

Jessica cleared her throat, breaking the tense silence. "We've eliminated most of the Nexus's influence, but there's a troubling pattern emerging."

Ethan's gaze sharpened. "Pattern?"