Chapter 6 - A Threat from the Shadows Interrupts the Confrontation
Julian’s thumb froze over the micro-cassette recorder as the security intercom continued to wail across the executive suite.
He walked briskly toward the desk, punching the master speaker override button with a hardened expression.
“Report,” Julian commanded into the receiver, his voice reverting instantly to its razor-sharp corporate authority.
Static hissed through the speaker for three agonizing seconds before a panicked voice broke through the channel.
“Sir... external sensors have just picked up an unauthorized breach on the lower sub-basement intake vents!” Carter’s voice shouted over heavy gunfire echoing in the background.
“It’s Vance-Global strike teams... they’ve disabled the perimeter shields and are heading straight for the executive elevator!”
Julian’s dark eyes narrowed into slits as he looked back across the room toward Clara.
“Your friends aren't wasting any time, are they?” Julian asked darkly, realizing the timing could not possibly be a coincidence.
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Clara stood up fully from the table, her expression shifting from righteous anger to genuine shock.
“That’s not my team... Vance-Global shouldn't even know I’m inside this building,” she replied, her voice dropping an octave.
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