Chapter 10: The Siege
The assault came at midnight. The storm outside masked the sound of the suppressed breaching charges on the estate’s perimeter gates. Julian, watching the thermal feeds in his security room, saw twelve armed operatives fanning out across the manicured lawns. They moved with military precision. Victoria had sent a cleanup crew.
"Initiate lockdown Protocol Omega," Julian commanded the smart-house system.
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Heavy steel shutters slammed down over the windows. The house plunged into darkness, illuminated only by emergency red lighting. Julian grabbed his tactical vest, an assault rifle, and a comms earpiece. He sprinted toward the safe room where Mary Jane and the medical team were hiding.
"Stay here. The door is rated for C4. Do not open it for anyone but me," Julian instructed the terrified doctor. He looked down at Mary Jane, who was clutching a stuffed bear. He managed a soft smile. "I'll be right back, sweetheart."
