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Inside, nestled in a padded slot, was a small vial filled with a transparent liquid that shimmered faintly under the sterile lights.
Her lips curved into a smirk as she picked it up, eyes sparkling with a disturbing mix of pride and anticipation.
"This is the newest serum," she said, her voice cool and confident. "Coded and perfected by our team. An upgraded version of the last formula."
She handed it to the attendant. Without hesitation, he drew the liquid into a syringe and injected it into the patient whose heartbeat had nearly flatlined.
Hunter held his breath.
