Chapter 3 - Securing the Perimeter of the Grand Mansion Estate
Heavy motorized steel shutters rolled down across every oversized arched window, plunging the grand foyer into a tense, shadowed twilight.
Estate head of security Marcus Vance stepped forward from the shadows, his radio crackling with status reports from the gatehouse cameras.
“Perimeter sensors show zero breaches, Mr. Vance; all external pathways are completely locked down by mainframe protocol,” Marcus reported crisply.
“Verify that no one slipped into the subterranean service tunnels or the underground parking garage,” Ethan commanded without lowering his guard.
Clara was gently transferred to the velvet settee near the fireplace while a trusted family doctor rushed in with a medical kit.
“Drink some water, Clara, and let me check your vitals to ensure the baby’s heart rate is stable,” Dr. Evans urged gently.
Ethan paced back and forth across the Persian rug like a caged animal, his hand resting on the grip of his concealed firearm.
“The federal cyber-lock is active; no data packets can leave this house via local Wi-Fi or cellular networks,” Marcus added.
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The trapped guests whispered frantically among themselves, realizing they were locked inside a crime scene with a federal target.
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