Chapter 21 - A Sinister Warning At Midnight

Midnight struck with a deep, echoing chime across the quiet Virginia countryside, bringing heavy clouds over the moon.
Elena’s secure study phone rang with a single, sharp tone that pierced the absolute silence of the room.
She picked up the receiver, listening to the static hiss before a distorted, robotic voice spoke directly into her ear:
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“Enjoy your peaceful estate while it lasts, Mrs. Moretti... because tomorrow morning, your entire global network goes dark forever.”
The line went dead with a harsh click, leaving only the hum of the secure servers humming in the dark shadows.