Chapter 24 - WASHINGTON IN FLAMES
Rain lashed against the windows of the private jet as it broke through the storm clouds over Washington D.C.
Below them, the illuminated dome of the US Capitol shone brightly against the night sky.
"The Senate vote is in forty-five minutes," Marcus Senior reported, checking his encrypted timer.
"Senator Harrison's personal security detail has locked down the gallery," Emily added, monitoring police scanners.
"We won't get through the front doors with weapons," Julian noted, straightening his tie.
"We don't need weapons," Emily replied, holding up a flash drive containing Victoria's server key. "We just need connection to the press pool feed."
The jet landed at Ronald Reagan National Airport, where a motorcade of black SUVs was waiting for them.
They sped through the rain-slicked streets of D.C., sirens blaring as they rushed toward Capitol Hill.
Inside the Senate chamber, Senator Harrison Vance stood at the podium, delivering a passionate speech to his colleagues.
"This bill will secure American defense infrastructure for generations!" Harrison declared proudly, adjusting his golden American flag lapel pin.
Outside the chamber doors, Julian, Emily, and Marcus Senior pushed past Capitol police officers.
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"Sir, you can't enter without security clearance!" a guard shouted, reaching for his holster.
Julian held up his executive identification card. "I am Julian Vance, CEO of Vance Global, and I am exercising my right to emergency corporate defense testimony!"
