Chapter 11 - Federal Agents Receive An Encrypted Estate Distress Signal
Before Martha could explain her true allegiance, the analog line crackled with heavy static interference and digital chirping.
“Mrs. Vance, this is Special Agent Miller with the federal cyber-crimes division,” a crisp, authoritative voice interrupted.
“We intercepted an automated panic transmission routed through Martha’s covert backup server outside the estate.”
Sarah gripped the telephone receiver so tightly her knuckles turned white, tears of profound relief flooding her eyes.
“Agent Miller! You need to breach the property immediately; Dominic Sterling is holding me hostage and faking his paralysis!”
“We know everything, Sarah,” Agent Miller responded calmly, the sound of revving diesel engines echoing in the background.
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“Our tactical teams have the perimeter completely surrounded, and federal warrants for corporate racketeering have just been signed.”
Inside the safe room, the heavy steel door began to vibrate violently as Dominic attempted to force it open with hydraulic tools.
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