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Chapter 497– Shadows in the Frame
Chapter 497– Shadows in the FrameAlisha’s heels struck the polished marble like gunshots—sharp, decisive, relentless. The glass walls of Carter Comb’s innovation wing shimmered under the sterile lights, but she was anything but comforted. The hum of servers beneath the floor gave the air a buzz, a heartbeat of its own—too calculated, too controlled.She found Liam Cross at the far end of the lab, standing before a wall of monitors displaying flickering graphs and satellite feeds. He was alone, sleeves rolled to his elbows, his signature grin painted on like a mask.“You’re testing EMC protocols in active zones now?” she asked without preamble, voice cold as the chrome railing beside her.Liam didn’t flinch. “Progress waits for no one, Alisha. Least of all ghosts.”“And civilians?” she pressed, stepping closer. “You’re bouncing electromagnetic chaos through live cities. This isn't progress. It’s reckless.”His grin faltered, like ice cracking under weight.“You’re not cleared for this
Chapter 496 – Shadows and Shifting Allegiances
Chapter 496 – Shadows and Shifting AllegiancesEMC – Alisha’s WarningThe fluorescent lights of EMC’s HR corridor buzzed faintly as Alisha Carl walked briskly past the data archive wing, the sound of her heels echoing like gunshots on polished floors. Her palms were damp despite the air conditioning, and a folded slip of paper burned against her fingertips like it might combust if held too long.She spotted Ana Nguyen near the elevator bay, speaking with an IT analyst. Ana’s ponytail bobbed as she gestured toward a security report on her tablet, her focus intense.Alisha exhaled.Now or never.She passed close, muttered a soft, “Excuse me,” and slipped the folded note into Ana’s hand as their fingers brushed. It was fast—barely perceptible to anyone watching. She didn’t break stride, eyes straight ahead, pulse racing.Ana blinked, surprised, but her instincts kicked in. She pocketed the note as if it were just a receipt
Chapter 495 – echoes in the café
Chapter 495 – echoes in the café santorini – The café was tucked beneath a sloping alley in oia, its façade wrapped in bright bougainvillea, half-hidden from the casual tourist. Inside, it was nearly silent—no soft jazz, no chatter, just the ticking of a vintage clock and the distant echo of waves crashing below the cliffside. Lana stepped inside. her bracelets clinked softly with each measured movement, betraying the nervous thrum beneath her calm expression. The air was thick with roasted espresso and tension. She spotted Williams seated in the far corner—alone, back to the wall, a single cappuccino untouched before him. he didn’t rise as she approached. He simply watched her with that same practiced smirk that had unnerved countless boardroom adversaries. “you’re early,” he said, voice smooth like polished glass. Lana didn’t sit. “Why am I here, Williams?” he g
Chapter 494 – Triggers and Traps
Chapter 494 – Triggers and TrapsCarter Comb The pristine skyline of Carter Comb’s headquarters offered no comfort as Liam Frost hurled a crystal tumbler across his office. The sound of shattering glass echoed like a gunshot, shards scattering over the polished wood floor.His breath came in tight bursts. Red with fury, he glared at the tablet on his desk—the paused playback screen showing Cara Hart’s recorded conversation with Eric Carter.“He tried to frame you,” Eric had said, voice low but clear.“Liam doctored those emails.”“We’ll go public if we have to.”Liam slammed a fist down, cracking the tablet’s corner. “You’re done, Hart,” he growled through gritted teeth. “You want war? You got it.”He picked up his phone, dialing a familiar number—Williams’s burner.No answer.“Damn it,” he muttered.Then his door creaked.Cara Hart, white-knuckled and pale, stood there in a fitted bla
Chapter 493 – Ticking Silence
Chapter 493 – Ticking SilenceSantorini – Time didn’t slow—it vanished.James knelt beside the fireproof case they’d sealed the drone bomb inside, sweat beading along his hairline despite the cool Mediterranean night. The villa behind him flickered in the distance, its shutters closed tight. He could feel Ellen ’s gaze through the second-floor window, and he knew one thing without question:Failure was not an option.Gregor hovered beside him, kneeling with the field toolkit, fingers twitching.“The timer was at 1:11,” Gregor muttered. “We’ve got seconds. Maybe less.”James didn’t answer. He opened the case with careful, practiced movements. Inside, the drone sat sizzling slightly, blackened by the crash and the initial containment. The timer blinked a dull red:00:38… 00:37…He grabbed the thermal knife and carefully sliced through the upper shell, exposing the core. His eyes scanned the detonation wires—f
Chapter 492 – Hidden Lines
Chapter 492– Hidden LinesThe sky above the Sterling estate was overcast, casting a sullen gray light through the tall windows of the east wing. Gwen stood near the bay window, her arms tightly wrapped around Charles. The boy squirmed gently in her embrace, more curious than alarmed.“Why can’t I go see Grandpa?” he asked, looking up with wide, innocent eyes.Gwen’s throat tightened. How could she explain the threat she felt pulsing beneath every phone call, every smile from Mr. Sterling, her former employer—now Charles's grandfather by blood, but a stranger by trust?Behind her, her phone buzzed again.Unknown Number.She didn’t answer. She didn’t need to. She already knew.Charles leaned closer. “Mom?”She bent to meet his eyes. “We’re going to stay with Miss Mary for a little while, okay? Just for a sleepover.”Charles nodded slowly, sensing her urgency. “Will there be cookies?”Gwen smiled
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