Chapter 2 - Thorne Secures The Gated Enclave Under Absolute Lockdown
The towering iron security gates of the exclusive Westchester enclave slammed shut with a heavy, mechanical finality.
Tactical operatives moved through the manicured lawns with silent, deadly efficiency, cutting every digital communication line in the neighborhood.
High-end sports cars belonging to wealthy socialites were boxed in by matte-black armored transport vehicles.
Inside the grand living room, champagne flutes dropped from trembling fingers as wealthy elites realized their glittering world had just evaporated.
Thorne strode back up the marble steps, his tactical boots leaving faint traces of dust across the pristine white stone.
“Perimeter is completely sealed, boss,” Thorne reported, standing at attention before Julian. “Not even a radio wave leaves this property.”
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Julian stared down at his daughter Lily, who was resting peacefully under medical care in the quiet upstairs nursery.
“Good,” Julian replied, his voice dropping to a dangerous, icy register that sent shivers down Thorne’s spine.
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