Chapter 13 - The Encrypted Video
Ethan powered up the laptop, bypassing the basic firewall using security software provided by Agent Jenkins' federal team.
On the desktop screen was a single video file titled "FOR ETHAN VANCE - READ BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE."
Ethan clicked play, his jaw dropping in shock as the face of Marcus Kane appeared on the screen, looking tired and pale.
"If you are watching this, Ethan, it means Veronica has already attempted to destroy your family just like she destroyed mine," Marcus spoke into the camera.
"Veronica is not acting alone; she is part of a high-end black-market syndicate operating out of South Florida," Marcus revealed.
"They target wealthy single fathers across the United States, placing trained operative wives into their homes to steal their fortunes," Marcus warned gravely.
"The head of this syndicate is a woman known only as 'Madame Rose,' operating out of a private casino ship in international waters," he added.
Ethan's blood ran cold as he realized Veronica was merely one soldier in a massive, nationwide criminal syndicate.
Suddenly, the glass windows of the living room shattered violently as two tear gas canisters bounced across the tiled floor.
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"Incapacitate the target and secure the hard drive!" a harsh voice shouted from the front porch as heavy boots rushed the entrance.
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