Before Catrin could react to Selene, a sudden sound of gunshot rang outside, stunning them all into silence.
Catrin flinched at that sharp sound, her frame jerking in the effect slightly. Her eyes widened in alarm, while Selene froze on the spot. Her body stiffened, instinctively sensing the danger. The danger she could now easily perceive.
And just after, a group of men entered the laboratory. They were all dressed in black uniforms, moving in with a crisp precision, stationing themselves to secure every corner of the room. Their coordinated movements made it clear —this wasn't a random intrusion. They meant to seal the entire place.
"Who are you people?" Catrin demanded sharply, a frown creasing her brows. "Why are you trespassing on my property? Don't you know breaking in like this is against the law?"
"So, you do know that's it's against the law?"
