Chapter 8 - The Sudden Knock on the Heavy Wooden Door
The red warning light blinked rhythmically against the dark walls of the penthouse study room.
Lucas rapidly typed a counter-trace command, cutting the external connection before the server could locate their IP.
“They already know we’re active on the secure network,” Lucas muttered, his jaw tightening in frustration.
Before Elena could respond, a sharp, authoritative knock echoed loudly through the penthouse foyer.
Both of them froze, exchanging a look of sheer panic as the heavy wooden door rattled under the pressure.
“Stay here in the nursery with Alma; do not open this door for anyone under any circumstances,” Lucas instructed.
He pulled a small, concealed firearm from the desk holster, checking the chamber with a practiced click.
Lucas walked silently across the hardwood floor of the hallway toward the main entryway.
The knock came a second time, harder and more demanding than before, shaking the brass door knocker.
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Lucas reached out, gripped the cold metal handle, and swung the heavy door wide open.
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