The tension in the room hung thick enough to choke on. Ava, caught in the crossfire between Erick and his lieutenant (presumably), felt a surge of adrenaline course through her veins. Fear threatened to consume her, but a flicker of defiance, a rebellious spark ignited by Erick's trust, held it at bay.
"What exactly am I assisting with?" Ava's voice, though slightly trembling, rang with newfound determination. All eyes remained glued to her, their expressions a mix of skepticism and guarded curiosity.
Erick, his gaze unwavering from hers, stepped forward. "There's been a complication, Ava. A security breach. Someone leaked intel about tonight's operation."
A collective murmur rippled through the room again. The air crackled with a renewed sense of urgency. Ava's confusion deepened. Operation? What...