COUNTDOWN TO DESTRUCTION

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_Part 1: Desperate Measures_

Rory and Maya fought through Jai's forces, reaching the server room.

Samantha's voice guided them. "Disable the mainframe. I’ll handle the software."

Rory nodded. "We need to move fast."

Maya took point, clearing the room.

Rory sprinted to the mainframe.

_Part 2: Alexander's Stand_

Alexander confronted Rachel, his eyes blazing.

"You used me," Alexander spat.

Rachel smirked. "You were always expendable."

Alexander's grip tightened.

"I won’t let you control me," Alexander said.

Rachel’s eyes widened as Alexander overpowered her.

_Part 3: Eclipse’s Defenses_

Eclipse’s countdown accelerated.

15 minutes.

Jai’s voice echoed. "You’ll never stop me."

Rory and Maya battled Eclipse’s defenses.

Samantha’s voice strained. "I’m trying to bypass the firewalls..."

_Part 4: Betrayal’s Price_

Alexander’s comms device crackled.

"Alexander, we need you," Rory shouted.

Alexander hesitated, Rachel’s defeated form before him.

A sudden explosion rocked the room.

Rachel’s smile twisted.

"Too late," Rachel whispered.

Alexander stumbled backward.

_Part 5: Last Chance_

Rory and Maya reached the mainframe.

5 minutes.

Samantha’s voice urged. "Disable it, now!"

Rory’s hands flew across the console.

Maya covered her, gun drawn.

Jai emerged, eyes blazing.

"You’ll never win," Jai spat.

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