Chapter 9 - An Assassination Attempt Shakes The New York Mansion
The deep rumble of a muffled explosion shook the western perimeter wall of the estate just past midnight.
Emergency red lights flooded the courtyard as automated security klaxons wailed across the sprawling manicured lawns.
Edgar drew his Sig Sauer pistol instantly, spinning around to face the master suite doors as heavy footsteps approached.
“Boss! Western gate breached by an elite strike team!” Marco’s voice blared urgently through the encrypted intercom.
“Lock down the panic room behind the mahogany bookcase!” Edgar ordered, grabbing Elena by the arm and pulling her toward Lily.
Gunfire echoed sharply from the lower hallway, followed by the sound of shattering glass and splintering wood.
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Elena scooped a terrified Lily into her arms, pressing the child’s face into her shoulder to muffle her crying.
Edgar shoved them into the hidden reinforced chamber just as the master suite doors were blown open with a breaching charge.
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