Chapter 15 - Arthur Discovers A Hidden Betrayal Within His Inner Circle
The sharp crack of automatic gunfire shattered the armored windows of the lead police cruiser, sending glass spraying across the asphalt.
James threw the Maybach into reverse with lightning speed, tires screeching against the wet road as he fought to escape the trap.
“Duck! Everyone down!” Arthur yelled, throwing his broad shoulders over Elena and Lily to shield them from incoming rounds.
Bullets slammed into the heavy steel panels of the Maybach with dull, metallic thuds, but the ballistic armor held firm.
“We’re trapped! The rear access road is blocked by a second tactical team!” the lead security SUV driver radioed frantically.
Arthur’s mind raced through tactical options as he realized only someone with absolute clearance could know their exact travel route and timeline.
“James... who knew we were relocating to the Berkshire estate tonight besides Officer Miller and Mrs. Gable?” Arthur asked urgently.
“Only Marcus Vance’s personal assistant, Sarah, who called the house to confirm the doctor’s schedule an hour ago,” James replied over the intercom.
A profound wave of betrayal washed over Arthur as he realized the enemy had been sitting inside his own administrative inner circle.
“Marcus has been tapping our private comms channels from the main corporate office downtown,” Arthur deduced with burning rage.
“Can we punch through the lower gate using the armored transport?” James asked, revving the Maybach’s twin-turbo engines.
“Do it! Ram the iron gates at full speed before their heavy reinforcements arrive!” Arthur commanded fiercely.
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James slammed the accelerator to the floor, launching the heavy Maybach forward like a guided missile straight toward the steel barrier.
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