Amara's gaze locked with Kwame's, a silent debate playing out. Then she nodded, almost imperceptibly. "We'll consider it," she said, her voice neutral.
Echo's smile flickered, but he nodded. "Smart move. I'll be in touch."
Kwame moved swiftly, cuffing Echo. "We'll take you in. You'll talk."
Echo laughed, a low, menacing sound. "You won't get a word out of me. Not until it's time."
The team exchanged looks, tension crackling. They knew they had a bigger fish to fry – The Architect.
Riyanah took the drive, plugged it into her phone. "Let's see what secrets it holds."
The screen flickered to life, showing a map of Lagos, a red dot blinking. "Looks like a location," Zara said, eyes narrowed.
Aisha's voice was barely above a whisper. "It's the new tech hub... and it's on fire."
The team exchanged looks, the stakes just got higher.