Chapter 21 - A Final Ominous Cliffhanger That Changes Everything Forever
Inside the metal lockbox sat thousands of confidential federal documents, flash drives, and a final video cassette tape.
Marcus picked up the top document, his eyes widening in absolute shock as he read the classified heading.
It wasn't just corporate embezzlement; it was an illegal federal surveillance program targeting American citizens.
And his family’s entire estate was being used as the primary command center for the entire clandestine operation.
Before Marcus could pull out the flash drives, the estate’s security floodlights suddenly flickered and died completely.
The heavy iron gates at the end of the long driveway groaned open with a slow, metallic screech in the dark.
Headlights from three unmarked black SUVs swept across the lawn, cutting through the thick autumn fog toward the house.
Marcus pulled Lily tightly against his chest, sliding the metal box beneath a pile of loose autumn leaves.
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“Daddy... who’s coming?” Lily whispered, her voice trembling in the freezing night air.
Before Marcus could answer, a dozen armed men in black tactical gear poured out of the vehicles, surrounding the yard.
