The next morning, Ava logged into Blackwood's system. Something felt off. Files were missing. Emails deleted. Transactions altered.
Ethan frowned at her expression. "What is it?"
"Someone's been inside our systems overnight," she replied.
Before they could investigate, a video appeared on Ava's tablet. Adrian's face on full screen. Calm. Smiling.
"I warned you," he said. "You think 51% gives you safety? You only made yourselves targets."
The footage showed private meetings, confidential contracts, even Ethan's personal bank accounts. Adrian had hacked everything.
"You've crossed a line," Ethan growled, fists clenched.
Ava held his hand. "We fight smart. Not furious."
They realized that Adrian's game wasn't just corporate. It was psychological.