Hearing those words, Adam's heart sank. He felt the weight of the moment, the gravity of the decision that was being made. He was no longer a passive listener; he was now part of this battle. He could feel his pulse race, the confusion, the anger, all swirling inside him.
"Did… did he just say that?" Adam stammered, his eyes wide, his breath shaky.
Code X, who had been watching him closely, gave a small nod, her gaze unreadable. "I heard what he said. You're not imagining it. It was Davis."
Adam's chest tightened. The words felt like a punch to the gut. He had always believed in Davis, trusted him, looked up to him like a brother. But now... hearing Davis speak about Lucy that way, as if she were nothing more than a piece in a game, shattered something inside him.
