In this high-stakes chapter, Claire, Declan, Jamie, and the former agent Mike face their most dangerous challenge yet. As they uncover the shocking reach of the CGPT system—an all-seeing AI designed to predict and control societal shifts—they realize they’re holding secrets powerful enough to dismantle the very fabric of their society. With time running out, the group must strategize to evade the government’s watchful eye and safeguard their only chance at survival: a mysterious, living Quantum Myco-Computer. But with each move, the risk grows, and they’ll need more than just courage to stay ahead of the system that wants them silenced.