Chapter 12 - The Bodyguard Takes A Stand Against The Invaders
Marcus glanced at the timer, his face turning pale as he recognized the encryption signature of the building’s main grid.
“It’s a localized thermite charge... he’s rigged the penthouse foundation to collapse into the street,” Marcus reported urgently.
“Is there a manual override?” the Boss demanded, grabbing Viktor by the collar of his damp charcoal overcoat.
“Only my biometric scan can stop the sequence... and I disabled the sensor from my offshore server,” Viktor grinned maniacally.
The battered woman on the couch slowly pushed herself up into a sitting position, ignoring the sharp pain in her ribs.
“Give me... give me your tablet from your coat pocket,” she instructed, pointing a steady finger toward Viktor’s chest.
Viktor sneered at her, refusing to move a muscle while kneeling on the hard concrete floor.
Marcus didn't hesitate, patting down Viktor’s coat pockets with rough efficiency until he pulled out a sleek encrypted tablet.
He handed the device directly to the woman, who immediately opened her eyes wide with fierce concentration.
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Her bruised fingers flew across the glass touchscreen, entering decryption strings at an astonishing speed.
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