Chapter 14 - The Annapolis Key
Ten minutes later, three Maryland State Police cruisers intercepted the pursuing black sedans, forcing them off the road.
David didn't stop until he reached the secure gates of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.
The gate guards recognized Captain Vance's family clearance, saluting as they lifted the heavy security barricade.
David carried Emma into the Commandant's office, where Admiral Ross was waiting beside a secure terminal.
"David, we received your emergency transmission," Admiral Ross stated, locking the office doors.
David set the encrypted satellite drive onto the mahogany desk.
"My brother left this drive before his ship went down, Admiral," David explained, his voice tight.
"It contains the full corruption ledger of the Sterling Defense Group and their federal co-conspirators."
Admiral Ross inserted the drive into the military reader, entering his high-level security clearance code.
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The terminal screen flashed red before displaying a list of active naval admirals receiving offshore payoffs.
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