Chapter 18
The emergency backup generators failed to kick in, replaced by the eerie red glow of security strobes flashing across the perimeter windows.
"Power grid severed from the main highway," an automated security voice blared overhead before cutting out abruptly in static.
"They're here," Chloe whispered, drawing a small, concealed security pistol from the desk drawer with practiced calmness.
Julian stood up slowly, his eyes hardening with a lethal, protective fury as he racked the slide of his hunting rifle.
"They want to destroy our family to protect their corporate secrets?" Julian asked, his voice ringing with cold, unyielding resolve.
"Then let them try to get through us first."
Heavy explosions rocked the front gates of the estate as reinforced steel doors were blown wide open by professional tactical explosives.
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Footsteps echoed up the grand staircase, growing louder with every single passing second as the shadow syndicate closed in for the kill.
Chloe cradled the baby securely against her chest with one arm, raising her weapon toward the dark library doorway with her other hand.
