The warning on Reed Global's computer screens disappeared as suddenly as it had appeared.The room remained silent.Victor immediately ordered the IT department to disconnect every server from the internet."Run a complete security sweep," he commanded."I want to know how they got in."The technicians rushed into action.Ethan, however, never took his eyes off the monitor.Vincent hadn't hacked the system to steal information.He had done it to send a message.---At the Park mansion, security had doubled overnight.Armed guards patrolled the gates while surveillance drones monitored the surrounding streets.Mrs. Park looked out the window and sighed."I never imagined our home would look like a fortress."Sophia gently held her mother's hand."It won't be like this forever."Grandpa Park smiled."As long as we're together, we'll get through it."Sophia instinctively placed a hand on her growing baby bump."I hope our child grows up in a peaceful world."---Meanwhile, Ethan and Vict

BOOM!The explosion echoed through Reed Global Headquarters.The entire building shook violently.Glass shattered across the executive floor.Emergency lights flickered to life, casting the corridors in a dim red glow.Smoke quickly spread through the lower levels.Victor grabbed his flashlight."Chairman!""We have to move!"Ethan remained calm."The operations room.""The files!"Victor shook his head."The files can wait.""Your life can't."---Security officers rushed through the building, escorting employees toward the emergency exits.Fire alarms screamed continuously.Outside, firefighters and police began arriving.Alexander called Ethan over the radio."We've evacuated most of the staff.""But the server room is on fire."Judge Daniel Cho frowned."If those files are destroyed, we'll lose the evidence."Ethan looked at Victor."The backup server."Victor smiled."I knew you'd think of that.""The backups are stored off-site."Ethan nodded."Then Vincent failed."---Across t

The disguised man pushed the cleaning cart calmly through the hospital corridor.His head remained lowered.The hospital uniform looked authentic.Even the identification badge appeared genuine.The security guards barely glanced at him.One guard smiled."Working late?"The man nodded politely."Emergency cleaning order."He continued walking toward the private maternity ward.---Inside Sophia's room, baby Noah slept peacefully in his bassinet.Sophia smiled weakly."He looks just like you."Ethan laughed softly."I hope he inherits your kindness instead."Victor entered quietly."Chairman.""The entire floor has been secured."Ethan nodded."Good.""No one enters without being searched."Victor smiled."I've already doubled the guards."---As the disguised cleaner approached the final checkpoint, a young nurse stopped him."Excuse me.""I don't recognize you."The man's heart skipped a beat."I'm filling in for the night shift."The nurse frowned."Which department?"Before he cou

A heavy silence filled the room at Haven Estate.Everyone stared at the silver coin lying on the table.Judge Daniel Cho broke the silence."If the Shadow Council has returned...""We're dealing with enemies far more dangerous than Vincent Moreau."Victor crossed his arms."Then we prepare for them."Ethan picked up the coin and slipped it into his pocket."They've already declared war.""I'm not waiting for them to make the next move."---The following morning, Haven Estate was heavily guarded.Former special forces officers patrolled the grounds while surveillance drones flew overhead.Inside the nursery, Ethan quietly held Noah in his arms.The baby yawned before falling asleep against his father's chest.Sophia smiled from the doorway."I think he likes being with you."Ethan smiled."I hope one day he grows up without knowing what this war feels like."Sophia gently placed her hand on his shoulder."He will.""We'll make sure of it."---Meanwhile, at Black Horizon Headquarters,

The three masked men stepped out of the elevator.Their polished black shoes echoed across Vincent Moreau's executive office.For the first time in decades...Vincent didn't smile.He slowly stood from his chair."So...""The Council has finally decided."The man standing in the middle nodded."You were given one final opportunity.""You failed."Vincent folded his hands behind his back."And if I refuse to step down?"The tallest of the three replied coldly,"Then we remove you."Silence filled the office.Suddenly...Vincent laughed.A deep, confident laugh."You think I built Black Horizon by depending on the Council?"He pressed a hidden button beneath his desk.Within seconds, armed bodyguards rushed into the office.The masked men didn't even flinch.---At Haven Estate, Ethan couldn't sleep.He stood on the balcony overlooking the mountains.Sophia walked outside with baby Noah in her arms."You've been thinking about the Council."Ethan nodded."They're more dangerous than Vin