Chapter 27 - THE BAIT
The Doctor devised a high-risk intelligence trap designed to flush out the syndicate's leadership from their overseas hiding holes.
They leaked a fabricated diplomatic report claiming that the bio-relay data recovered from Sarah had been successfully decoded.
The fake report stated that the data contained the identity of every high-ranking member of the international shadow network.
Within forty-eight hours, federal electronic surveillance picked up a massive spike in encrypted satellite communications.
The syndicate was panicking, sending their top fixers and extraction squads toward American soil to intercept the decryption keys.
"They're taking the bait," Agent Miller announced, tracking the incoming flight logs on a high-definition tactical display.
"They think they're coming to destroy the evidence, but they're walking right into an absolute federal trap," the Doctor added.
The Mother finally regained consciousness later that evening, her eyes flickering open to the familiar, comforting face of the Doctor.
"You're awake," the Doctor smiled gently, adjusting her IV drip with steady, experienced hands.
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"Where... where is Sarah?" the Mother asked frantically, trying to sit up before a wave of dizziness hit her.
"She's right here, resting in the adjoining room, completely safe and protected," the Doctor assured her warmly.
