Chapter 24 - The Eastern Seaboard Alert
Federal intelligence agencies swung into immediate action following General Vance's direct high-priority warning directive.
Radar surveillance stations along the Atlantic coastline calibrated their long-range scanners to detect unflagged maritime vessels.
Special Agent Sarah Miller flew into Virginia that same evening, briefing the General in his secure underground home office.
"Our naval intelligence intercepts picked up encrypted radio chatter originating from international waters near the Chesapeake Bay," Miller reported.
"They're calling themselves 'The Falcon Syndicate,' a younger, more ruthless offshoot of the old corporate networks," she added.
"They want revenge for the dismantling of the Sterling and corporate holdings," General Vance analyzed with cold military precision.
"We'll draw them out into the open on our terms," Elena stated firmly, stepping into the briefing room with a prepared tactical plan.
"What do you have in mind, Elena?" Agent Miller asked, raising her eyebrows with professional curiosity.
"We use my foundation's upcoming national gala in Washington as bait to expose their financial ringleaders live on national television," Elena proposed.
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General Vance stared at his daughter in silent admiration, realizing she had truly become a master strategist in the art of defense.
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