When Mira didn't answer for a while, Michael let out a quiet sigh and leaned back in his chair. "Let's have this conversation again when we're more honest, yeah?" She scoffed and grabbed her drink. "Oh, screw you." Without another word, she stood up and walked away. Michael watched her disappear into the crowd before shaking his head with a small smile. However, the smile didn't last. Her question came back into his mind almost immediately… Would he really be okay with seeing Celia with someone else? He stared into the distance for a long time, unable to answer himself.– Sunset City was as busy as ever. News channels, newspapers, and online media were all talking about the same story. Three prominent members of the UCA had officially been arrested after evidence linked them to an illegal gambling operation hidden beneath Sunset City. The investigation had become international almost overnight. Inside the meeting room at the Scofield estate, the large monitor continued broad

Barry was in Michael's study, sitting behind the large desk while going over the information he and Jace had gathered on their next UCA targets. Several documents were spread across the table, along with photographs and notes that had been carefully organized into separate piles. Barry rubbed his chin as he studied one of the names, completely unaware that someone was approaching from outside. Then the window suddenly shattered inward, sending pieces of glass across the floor. Barry jumped to his feet as a figure landed smoothly among the broken glass. The man straightened himself, brushed a few shards from his shoulder, and smiled. "Long time no see, Barry." Barry's eyes widened, he didn't even have time to process what he was seeing before Adrian's hand moved. A combat knife flew directly toward his head. His upgraded eye reacted instantly, calculating the trajectory before his body could even fully register the danger. He ducked, and the knife buried itself in the wall behind

Adrian found himself in a surprisingly comfortable-looking room despite being chained to a heavy metal frame bolted into the floor. The room looked more like a guest room than an interrogation chamber, with a bed, a small table, and a balcony overlooking the grounds of the Scofield estate. It was almost insulting how comfortable everything looked compared to his situation. He shifted against the restraints, testing them briefly, and immediately felt a familiar surge of weakness travel through his body. His muscles became heavier, his breathing slightly more difficult, and he knew exactly what had happened. The anti-compound had been used on him… He lowered his head and gave a quiet, humorless laugh. "Hah..." The door opened, and Barry walked in with Jace following behind him. Adrian lifted his head and looked between them, studying their expressions. Neither looked particularly happy to be there, especially Jace. Adrian, however, seemed almost amused by the situation. "Good morn

"Where the hell is Michael?!" Barry demanded forcefully as he gripped Adrian's collar and pulled him forward. His patience had disappeared completely. Adrian's head tilted slightly from the force, but his expression remained mostly calm. "Fog Island, damnit." "I f*cking know that!" Barry snapped. He shoved Adrian back against the chair, his upgraded eye glowing faintly as he stared directly into his friend's face. "Where exactly is the damn island?!" Adrian frowned. "I told you, I don't know!" Barry's grip tightened again. "You mean to tell me you don't know where the damn island is after spending five months with the UCA?" "Yes because the UCA abandoned the rehabilitation project way before Michael and Mira were taken. They don't even talk about it anymore." Adrian paused and looked at Barry. "Wait, why the hell am I even being truthful?" Barry stared at him for a second before releasing his collar. He stepped back and rubbed his forehead, frustration settling over him. "Thi

Mira followed Michael gaze toward the open water. "You seriously found something?" She asked in disbelief, “What is it?” Michael looked at her, then Lawrence before answering. "There's something underneath the island." Lawrence's expression changed. "Something?" "A light." Michael explained, "A strange one. It wasn't sunlight, it was too deep." Mira frowned, clearly trying to decide whether he was serious. "So you nearly drowned yourself because you saw a glowing light underwater?" Michael gave her a tired look. "When you say it like that, it sounds stupid." "That's because it is stupid." "Maybe. But Ian already knew the island was sinking, that's why he sent me here because he wanted me to observe something. Now I find something beneath the island. You really think that's a coincidence?" Mira opened her mouth but couldn't immediately answer. A second later, she let out a weak sigh. “Yes, Michael. The reason you went in the water was because you know the island is sinking, it