Chapter 26 - The Ballroom Trap
Viktor Thorne slipped his hand inside his tuxedo jacket, pulling out a small electronic device designed to disrupt local communications.
"Cut the power and seize the stage," Thorne whispered fiercely to his two armed associates standing in the shadows.
Suddenly, the ballroom lights flickered and plunged into a dramatic crimson emergency glow as the electronic jamming signal activated.
Before Thorne could press his transmitter button, General Vance stepped out from behind the velvet stage curtains with his service weapon drawn.
"The trap is closed, Mr. Thorne; drop the device immediately," General Vance commanded, his deep voice cutting through the silent room.
Federal marshals and tactical agents swarmed the ballroom from every exit, leveling their weapons directly at the syndicate intruders.
Thorne dropped his device onto the carpeted floor in absolute shock, realizing he had walked directly into a military-grade ambush.
"You're surrounded by federal jurisdiction, Viktor; your falcon wings have been clipped," Agent Miller announced, snapping handcuffs onto his wrists.
The crowd burst into thunderous applause and cheers as the syndicate leaders were dragged out in disgrace before national cameras.
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Elena smiled brilliantly from the stage, knowing that their long nationwide defense of justice had finally reached its ultimate triumph.
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