Chapter 18 - THE FINAL CONFRONTATION
Ethan carried Lily into a secure public lobby, leaving her safely with a trusted family friend who had arrived on an early morning flight.
"Wait for my call, Sarah. If I don't check in by noon, take Lily and fly out of the country," Ethan instructed firmly.
Sarah hugged the little girl tightly, promising to keep her safe no matter what happened.
Ethan and Marcus walked out onto the marble steps of the Russell Senate Office Building, blending seamlessly among lobbyists and tourists.
They bypassed the public metal detectors by using an old maintenance service pass Marcus had retained from his days in military intelligence.
The hallways were quiet, lined with oak doors bearing the brass nameplates of powerful American lawmakers.
They stopped directly in front of Suite 402—the private office of Senator Thomas Vance.
Ethan adjusted his jacket, sliding his hand into his pocket to grip the incriminating flash drive.
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Marcus checked his weapon one last time beneath his coat, nodding grimly to his younger brother.
Ethan pushed the heavy mahogany door open without knocking, stepping into the grand executive office.
