Chapter 7 - OUTSIDE THE GLASS WALLS
Beyond the sealed glass conservatory walls, the wail of approaching federal sirens pierced the crisp night air.
State troopers and FBI tactical units swarmed the grand estate, establishing a secure perimeter around the luxury building.
Floodlights swept across the exterior glass, casting blinding white beams through the bulletproof panels.
Inside, the matte black smart card on Jack's wrist began pulsing with a steady, synchronized blue light.
"The extraction team is in position," Jack whispered to his daughter, checking the secure comms earpiece hidden in his ear.
The older woman lunged forward toward the emergency control panel, desperately trying to manually override the steel shutters.
A sharp electrical spark jumped from the console, burning her manicured fingers and sending her crashing backward onto the marble.
"It's a biometric lock, Victoria. You can't hack federal encryption with money," Jack said without looking back.
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The young husband buried his face in his hands, weeping uncontrollably as his luxurious life dissolved into ash.
The framed US flag hung steadfastly on the wall, witnessing the absolute triumph of justice over entrenched corruption.
