Chapter 14 - THE RESCUE EXTRACTION
The heavy glass conservatory doors shuddered under the impact of a synchronized federal hydraulic breaching tool.
With a deafening crack, the reinforced locks shattered inward, flooding the dark room with blinding white tactical spotlights.
Heavy-footed federal marshals poured through the entrance in matte-black gear, securing the perimeter with military precision.
"Federal agents! Nobody move!" the lead commander shouted, scanning the room for potential threats.
Jack raised his right hand calmly, holding up the matte black smart card to identify himself as the undercover federal asset.
"Clear! The target and civilian are secure," the commander reported into his shoulder mic, lowering his weapon immediately.
Two medics rushed forward with a stretcher and medical kit, gently checking the daughter's bruises and facial cut.
"We've got you, ma'am. You're safe now," a female medic reassured softly, wrapping a warm thermal blanket around her shoulders.
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The daughter nodded gratefully, casting one final, indifferent glance at her estranged husband and tyrannical grandmother.
Jack kept his arm firmly around her, guiding her past the stunned crowd of elite socialites toward the waiting extraction vehicle.
