Chapter 21 - A Darker Global Threat Emerges From The Shadows
Despite the absolute peace and happiness reigning over the sunlit riverside estate, distant shadows still lingered across the ocean.
Far away in a secure corporate skyscraper in Zurich, international syndicate directors reviewed the collapse of the New York operations.
A high-ranking global director slammed his fist onto the glass conference table in cold, calculated anger at the failed cartel.
“Dante Vance proved far more resilient than our domestic American assets anticipated,” the director hissed through an encrypted link.
“Shall we activate the global contingency protocol against his shipping lanes and financial networks?” a subordinate asked quietly.
“Initiate the shadow asset freeze and dispatch our elite overseas operatives to test his new security defenses,” the director ordered ruthlessly.
Back in Manhattan, Dante stood by his study window, holding a secure encrypted phone while staring out at the glowing skyline.
He watched the evening fog roll in over the Hudson River, feeling a sudden, sharp prick of intuition chill his spine.
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He knew that survival was an endless vigil, and the war for the global underworld was only just beginning.
A soft smile touched the corner of his lips as he tightened his grip on the phone, ready for whatever darkness approached.
