Chapter 19
Chloe didn't flinch or retreat; she stepped forward, her sidearm aimed directly between his eyes.
"You said those exact words to me in the hospital room, Ryan," Chloe reminded him in an icy tone.
"And General Sterling told you that you signed your own death warrant."
Before Ryan could react, General Sterling stepped out from the smoke behind him, pressing a taser rod against Ryan's neck.
Fifty thousand volts of electricity surged through Ryan's body, dropping him to the floor instantly in violent convulsions.
Sterling kicked Ryan's weapon away, clicking heavy steel handcuffs over his wrists with a sharp metallic snap.
The remaining mercenaries outside heard their commander's capture over the radio and began falling back in total chaos.
Reinforcement helicopters bearing official Department of Defense markings descended over the mountain peak outside.
Federal marshals and military tactical units swarmed the cave entrance, securing every surviving mercenary in minutes.
Inside the bunker, Arthur slowly stood up, leaning against his daughter for support as the dust settled.
"It's over, Chloe," Arthur whispered, wiping a smudge of soot from his cheek. "Cerberus is safe."
Chloe looked down at Ryan lying defeated on the cold concrete floor, his reign of terror officially dismantled.
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General Sterling adjusted his beige military beret, looking at Chloe with immense pride.
"Outstanding work, Agent Vance," Sterling praised firmly. "The President will be awarding you the Medal of Freedom."
