Chapter 14 - Sarah Reveals The True Threat Hiding Within Washington
Sarah walked over to Jack, placing a hand on his shoulder as she looked out at the desolate industrial yard.
“Jack, you don’t understand the full scope of what we’re dealing with inside Washington right now,” she said quietly.
“Try me; after tonight, nothing you say will surprise me,” Jack replied, turning to face his long-lost wife.
“The shadow director isn't just a rogue official; he’s the newly appointed director of national intelligence,” Sarah revealed.
Jack’s jaw dropped in sheer disbelief as the terrifying political reality of their situation set in completely.
“He controls every federal database, satellite network, and tactical strike team in the United States,” Jack muttered.
“Which means the moment we step foot inside Washington, every camera in the city will flag our faces,” Elena added.
“Not if we use the underground subway maintenance tunnels beneath the Capitol building,” Sarah suggested with a confident smirk.
Jack stared at her in amazement, recognizing the classic, audacious operational style he had fallen in love with years ago.
“You actually have a blueprint of the subterranean tunnels memorized, don't you?” Jack asked with a faint smile.
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“I helped design them during my counter-terrorism days, Jack; nobody knows those concrete arteries better than I do,” Sarah confirmed.
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