Chapter 320

The sudden blackout threw everyone in Century into chaos. Screams and chatter erupted all at once. In the pitch dark, someone got shoved, bodies bumped into each other, someone toppled over—the sharp cries cutting through the noise were enough to make anyone's skin crawl. Hidden within the crowd, six operatives immediately went on high alert. Fingers already on the triggers, they scanned the area, trying to catch sight of Camila Harrington and Lottie—but their vision was useless. A second ago, their eyes had been basking in bright light. The abrupt plunge into darkness was blinding. Their pupils hadn’t adjusted yet. That’s exactly what Camila had counted on. In that split second of darkness, she slipped into the staff break room with Lottie in her arms. Her movements were fast and precise. She’d known the building’s main power would be cut at that exact moment. Seconds before the lights went out, Camila had already shut her eyes tight, letting her vision adapt ahead of time. So when ev