The atmosphere in the factory was heavy long after their discussion ended. No one said it out loud, but the truth sat there like a weight—none of them knew who the old man was, and the fact that he had escaped meant they had more questions than answers.
Eventually, one by one, they began to disperse. Vanessa and Seo Yeon went off to check the equipment storage, Kelly disappeared with a determined look on her face, Ann stayed with Lilith until she was sure her hand was properly secured, and Dickson muttered something about food before heading toward the corner where he had stashed supplies.
Tonight was already set. Liam had made the decision earlier: he was taking Kelly, Ann, and Dickson to his father's old lab. If the machine that gave Lilith and Lana their abilities was still functional, they needed to know. They couldn't afford to let that piece of power remain a mystery.
But before he could move to prepare, Lilith's voice cut through the factory's quiet.
"Liam."
