The Carters have the clues—now it's time to dig up the evidence. Ben and Emily venture deep into the Town Hall archives, determined to find the original PowerCore permits. What they uncover is a pattern of deception and illegal development far more extensive than they imagined. With help from KAELA, the family unmasks the powerful corporate entity behind the conspiracy (ZevraCorp) and realizes the sinister purpose of the entire "Site A." But their investigation doesn't go unnoticed. The chapter culminates in a thrilling, desperate flight from armed security forces, proving that the fight for Sawyer's Reach has just turned into a battle for their lives.