Character Deep Dive: Stephen Chase—The Mind Behind the Duty

“The moment the bill hit $22,450, Stephen’s world detonated—his only weapon a pistol he didn’t even know how to fire, his only ally a flicker of hope. Under the harsh fluorescent hum of the warehouse, with riots tearing the streets apart and Jace’s life hanging by a thread, every breath became a gamble. This is the point where survival isn’t optional—it’s everything.”