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Chapter 510
Courtney paced the length of the living room, her bare feet slapping against the hardwood floor, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. Her breath came in short, sharp bursts, and her eyes were wild, unfocused, darting from the window to the television to the walls and back again.Gary sat on the sofa, his hands clasped between his knees, his heart heavy. He had seen Courtney angry before—furious, even. But this was different. This was rage distilled, concentrated, burning with a heat that threatened to consume everything in its path."Courtney," he said gently. "Please. Sit down. Talk to me."She didn't answer. She kept pacing, her jaw tight, her teeth grinding.The television flickered in the corner, the sound low, almost muted. But the images were unmistakable.Dana Voss, her hands cuffed, her head bowed, being led into the courthouse by a procession of federal agents. Her face was pale, her expression blank, but her eyes—her eyes were the same. Cold. Calculating. Unrepentant.
Chapter 509
Viktor Stones sat alone in the dimly lit room, the blueprints of the federal facility spread before him. His eyes traced the corridors, the guard stations, the blind spots—the same patterns he had memorized a hundred times before. But tonight, his focus wavered.He had taken countless contracts over the years. Killed strangers, enemies, targets he had never met and would never remember. But this was different.This was Dana. This was the very same woman whom he had thought would be an integral part of his life for as long as he had breath in his lungs but things had taken a different turn in a way that neither of them had expected.He closed his eyes, and the years fell away.***The apartment was small, cramped, filled with secondhand furniture and the smell of Elena's cooking. Viktor had been young then, barely twenty, his hands still soft, his eyes still bright. He had met Dana at a coffee shop, both of them drawn to the same corner, the same quiet, the same desperate need to esc
Chapter 508
Later that same day, the guards had brought Dana food but she didn't touch it. They also offered her water, which she also ignored. They asked her questions but she didn't answer.She was still replaying the moment.Julia's face, calm and unafraid. The gun in her hand, steady and true. The trigger beneath her finger, waiting to be pressed.And then, Elena's voice.Don't let the anger consume you. Don't become what they are.She had lowered the weapon. She had surrendered. She had chosen mercy.Now, she sat in the darkness, waiting for what came next.Sleep came slowly and unwillingly. Dana closed her eyes, and the memories washed over her.Elena, young and healthy, dancing in the kitchen, flour on her nose, laughter on her lips. Elena, sick and pale, her hand in Dana's, her eyes hollow. Elena, on the hospital bed, her breath rattling, her lips moving silently."I'm sorry," Dana whispered. "I'm sorry I couldn't save you."Elena smiled. "You did save me. You saved yourself."Dana woke w
Chapter 507
The security agents moved swiftly, surrounding Dana, their hands firm on her arms. She didn't resist. She didn't speak. She let them lift her to her feet, let them pull her arms behind her back, let them snap the handcuffs into place.Her eyes never left Julia's.Chance burst through the door, his face pale, his breath ragged. He had driven through the night, pushing the car to its limits, praying he wouldn't be too late. Chloe was right behind him, her hand on his arm, steadying him.He saw his mother standing in the center of the room, unharmed, her face wet with tears. He saw Dana, broken and silent, being led toward the door."It's over," Julia said quietly.Chance crossed to her, pulling her into his arms, holding her tight. Relief washed over him, so powerful it nearly buckled his knees."I thought I lost you," he whispered.Julia held him back, her hand on his cheek. "I'm here. I'm fine."Chance looked over his shoulder at Dana, being led out of the residence."She surrendered,
Chapter 506
The morning of the assassination dawned gray and cold, the sky heavy with clouds that threatened rain. Theresa arrived at the White House early, her heart pounding, her hands steady. She had spent the night rehearsing her movements, planning every second of the fifteen minutes she would have.She moved through the east wing corridor, her footsteps silent on the polished floors. The cameras blinked their red lights, unblinking eyes recording her every move.But not for long.She reached the security panel, her fingers trembling as she entered the override code. The red lights flickered, then went dark.Fifteen minutes. The clock was ticking.She pulled out her phone and sent a single text: Now.***Dana received the message as she crouched in the bushes near the east wall. She had been waiting for hours, her body still, her mind focused. The moment the cameras went dark, she moved.She scaled the wall with practiced ease, her fingers finding holds that weren't there, her body flowing o
Chapter 505
The coffee shop was nondescript, tucked between a laundromat and a pawn shop on the edge of the city. Theresa arrived first, her hands wrapped around a cup of tea she wasn't drinking, her eyes darting toward the door every few seconds.She had worked at the White House for twelve years. Twelve years of long hours, low pay, and constant criticism. She had watched others rise through the ranks while she stayed in the same cubicle, answering the same phones, filing the same paperwork.Twelve years of being invisible.And now, she was done being invisible.The bell above the door chimed, and Dana slid into the seat across from her. She was dressed casually, her hair pulled back, her face bare of makeup. She could have been anyone—a teacher, a nurse, a friend."Theresa," Dana said."Dana." Theresa's voice was steady, but her hands trembled. "You have the money?"Dana slid an envelope across the table. "Half now. Half after."Theresa opened the envelope, counting the bills. Her eyes widened
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