The black sedan skidded against the curb, its tires smoking on the asphalt.Lord Morris threw the door open, stepping out into the middle of the blocked avenue.Four armored personnel carriers formed an iron barrier across the street, their heavy machine guns aimed directly at the glass entrance of Black Diamond Holdings.Dozens of soldiers in dark green tactical gear stood in strict formation, keeping civilian onlookers past the police tape. Two tactical snipers on the transport roof tracked his movements through their high-powered optics.The Capital financial district was completely paralyzed by the military cordon, cutting off three city blocks.Morris forced his breathing to slow down, smoothing his heavy overcoat to hide his trembling hands.He walked straight toward the main revolving doors, where a female officer with three gold stars on her shoulders stood waiting on the stone steps."What is the meaning of this blockade?" Morris demanded, trying to project his usual corporat