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CHAPTER 107
The operations began at 0300 hours Brussels time, coordinated across six European cities through secure communication channels that Adrian prayed wouldn't be intercepted. Each team had spent weeks studying their target, planning approach vectors, identifying security vulnerabilities. Now came the moment where theory met reality, where planning encountered the chaos of actual operations.Adrian was leading the Berlin team himself, along with Coleman and two former German special forces operators they'd recruited through contacts in the private military community. They were positioned outside the control node facility—a nondescript industrial building in the Reinickendorf district that revealed nothing of its true purpose from the outside."Teams in position," Martinez's voice came through the secure channel from the Brussels command center. "Paris is ready. Amsterdam standing by. Copenhagen waiting for go signal. Frankfurt prepared. Berlin, what's your status?""Berlin ready," Adrian c
CHAPTER 106
The Europa building stood in the heart of Brussels' business district, a monument to European optimism and continental cooperation. Adrian found the irony sharp—Kessler had chosen to meet in a building that symbolized the institutions he planned to overthrow. It suggested a certain confidence in his position, or perhaps a desire to demonstrate his contempt for the symbols of the old order.Adrian entered through the main lobby, moving with the casual confidence of someone who belonged there. He'd dressed in business attire—tailored suit, leather shoes, the appearance of a corporate executive rather than a fugitive. The security checkpoint noted his presence but waved him through without issue. Kessler wanted him to arrive unimpeded, wanted him in that twentieth floor conference room.The elevator rose through the building's core, and Adrian used the time to center himself, to prepare mentally for what was coming. He'd faced danger dozens of times in the past months, had survived situa
CHAPTER 105
Berlin revealed itself gradually as their train descended from the northern outskirts—first the industrial zones and residential sprawl, then the distinctive architecture that marked the city's turbulent history. Adrian watched the landscape pass, thinking about how many empires had tried to control this city, how many had failed. He wondered if Dominic Kessler understood the symbolism of choosing Berlin as his headquarters.They'd booked separate hotel rooms across three different districts, maintaining operational security while staying close enough to coordinate movements. The plan was simple in concept but terrifyingly complex in execution: locate Kessler's headquarters, establish surveillance, identify weaknesses in his security protocols, and somehow find a way to stop Phase Three from activating in less than three weeks."It's impossible," Coleman said bluntly as they gathered in the safe house they'd established in Kreuzberg. "Kessler has had years to build security infrastruc
CHAPTER 104
The safe house in Liège became their operational center for the next forty-eight hours while they processed everything Vandermeer had revealed and planned their next move. Coleman worked his contacts, trying to locate any information about Mikael Petrov's whereabouts. Mara analyzed financial records from Prometheus Energy, attempting to trace money flows that might reveal patterns in the organization's operations. Adrian maintained security, monitoring communications and watching for signs that the cleanup teams had located their position.Vandermeer spent most of the time staring out windows or sleeping fitfully, clearly traumatized by his sudden break from the protection detail he'd been living under. The engineer had traded one form of captivity for another, though at least this one offered the possibility of fighting back."I found something," Martinez's voice came through the secure line late on the second evening. She was still in Prague, maintaining the secondary safe house and
CHAPTER 103
Brussels revealed itself slowly through the train windows as they approached the city—first the industrial outskirts with their warehouses and cargo facilities, then the gradual transition into residential neighborhoods with their distinctive European architecture. Adrian watched the landscape pass, his mind already mapping potential safe locations, escape routes, contingency plans.They'd taken the overnight train from Prague, settling into separate compartments to avoid drawing attention. Coleman had arranged everything through his network of contacts—false tickets purchased with cash, a hotel reservation under assumed names, transportation waiting for them at the station. It was the kind of operational security that came from years of working outside official authority.The Brussels train station was crowded with early morning commuters, providing excellent cover for three people trying to move through the city undetected. Adrian kept Mara close, maintaining awareness of Coleman's
CHAPTER 102
Coleman moved to the storage unit's back wall, examining it carefully. "Metal construction, no other exits. We're trapped if they decide to seal us in here." "Then we don't let them," Mara said, her hand already moving to the weapon concealed under her jacket. "Wait," Coleman held up a hand. He moved to the filing cabinet, pulling out several documents and photographs. "These are yours?" Adrian checked quickly—financial records, hotel registrations, engineer names. Everything Viktor had described. "Yes. We have what we came for." "Then we need to move before they coordinate a proper perimeter." Coleman was already assessing the situation with the clarity that came from years of military training. "They think we don't know they're here yet. If we move now while they're still positioning, we might slip through." "How many exits from this facility?" Adrian asked. "One main gate we used. Probably one service exit on the other side of the complex." Coleman moved to the storage
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