Ep8 | Ch. 18 - Nothing You Can Say; Ch. 19 - Faces in Disguise; Ch. 20 - Everything in Its Right Place; Ch. 21 - Easy Yoke; Ch. 22 - Trumpets

Ch. 18 - Nothing You Can Say.

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Easton visits Rose on her birthday, gifting her the Polaris diamond necklace—a symbol of his love, pride, and hidden plan to entrust her with his legacy, Song. While Rose marvels at the beautiful gift, unaware of its true purpose, Easton wrestles with the weight of his impending sacrifice and the burden he is placing on her. The evening’s Keymaking Event will encode Rose as Song’s future controller through her performance, ensuring his creation lives on after his death. With a heartfelt request for her to sing his favorite song that night, Easton solidifies his plan while cherishing this fleeting moment of connection.

Ch. 19 - Faces in Disguise.

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At the Pyramid Club’s reception, Easton observes new member Jayson Sola’s arrival and defends his inclusion against Ladonna Chambers’ objections due to Jayson’s controversial past. Reflecting on Song’s cryptic recommendation to admit Jayson, Easton notes his odd reaction to Rose’s name but brushes it off. Focused on the Keymaking Event’s success, Easton prepares for the pivotal performance, aware of the high stakes tied to his hidden agenda.

Ch. 20 - Everything in Its Right Place.

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As the investment presentations concluded, Easton’s heart raced in anticipation of the Keymaking Event. Rose, adorned with the luminous Polaris diamond, took the stage with her band, Compass Rose, dedicating the hauntingly beautiful “Pyramid Song” to Easton. As she played and sang, the diamond encoded her biometric signature, capturing every nuance of her physiological responses to the performance. The mesmerizing song swelled and receded like waves, leaving the audience in awe, while Easton silently celebrated the success of the Event—securing his creation, Song, as a legacy to be passed on to Rose.

Ch. 21 - Easy Yoke.

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Ladonna Chambers, CEO of Arbor Systems, faces a growing crisis after Jayson Sola’s podcast allegations link her company to Remi Darden’s murder. As public suspicion rises, she contemplates a drastic measure to protect Arbor’s integrity. Weighed down by the stakes, she considers using a shadowy service to preempt further damage. The pressure of maintaining Arbor’s dominance intensifies as she reflects on her next move.

Ch. 22 - Trumpets.

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Mac’s fear escalated as he met the formidable Esri, a criminal mastermind who confronted him over his debt and past failures. Summoned to her opulent yet menacing November Arcology condo, Mac endured humiliation, physical intimidation, and Esri’s volatile rage as she toyed with his life. In a desperate attempt to survive, he revealed the existence of the Pyramid Club and its fabled diamond, inadvertently sparking Esri’s interest in the club’s secretive cyber network. Now bound by her commands, Mac faced the chilling reality that his freedom—and perhaps his life—hinged on his ability to infiltrate the Club and carry out her demands.