Chapter 8 - Fractured Loyalties
The tactical operatives raised their weapons simultaneously.
"Hand over the ring, Mr. Vance, or we open fire," the commander ordered.
Julian suddenly ducked beneath Richard’s arm and sprinted toward the cliff edge.
"I won't let you take everything!" Julian screamed in madness.
Julian leaped off the bridge into the pitch-black void below.
A single gunshot echoed as an operative fired into the dark air.
A heavy splash sounded from the raging waters far below.
Richard gasped, horror freezing him in place as his brother disappeared into the ocean.
"One target neutralized," the operative said without a trace of emotion.
"Now, hand over the ring," the commander repeated, stepping closer.
Eleanor suddenly raised her arm, pointing her smartwatch directly at the lead operative.
"If you fire, an EMP blast will destroy every electronic drive within fifty feet!" Eleanor yelled.
"That includes the storage chip inside Richard’s ring!" Eleanor threatened.
The commander paused, his finger hovering over the trigger.
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"You're bluffing, girl," the commander sneered.
"Test me," Eleanor challenged, her voice cold as ice.
