Chapter 5 - THE DIGITAL BREACH
Red warning banners flashed across Jonathan’s triple-monitor workstation inside the mansion's private library.
"Security Alert: Unregistered Data Extraction Attempted At 21:42 EST," the system prompt displayed in bold text.
Jonathan slammed his fist onto the mahogany desk, his charcoal suit jacket straining against his broad shoulders.
"She wasn't just here to see Thomas... she came for the defense logistics files," Jonathan realized out loud.
He picked up his desk phone, dialing Chief Vance, his head of global corporate security at Sterling Enterprises.
"Vance, lock down all external servers in Manhattan immediately," Jonathan ordered, his voice crisp and authoritative.
"Mr. Sterling, we just detected an unauthorized login attempt originating from a mobile terminal in Greenwich," Vance reported.
"Trace the IP address and dispatch our tactical team to intercept that vehicle," Jonathan commanded instantly.
In the nursery down the hall, Maria sat beside the crib, keeping a watchful eye on the sleeping baby.
May you like
She adjusted her navy maid dress, unaware that her split-second courage had just ignited a war across Wall Street.
***
