CHAPTER 058 SARAH'S POINT OF VIEWI should have known something was off from the beginning. The way Jervis smiled, the way he continually knew simply what to mention... I turned so interested in him, like a moth to a flame. But now, after the entirety that’s passed off, I couldn’t ignore it anymore. There became a coldness in his eyes, something I hadn’t noticed earlier. And I begin to question everything.My coronary heart turned into pounding in my chest as I sat there, the phrases on the display in front of me clean as day. My breath stuck in my throat, and I felt the load of all of it sink in. There was no turning again now. Jervis was hiding something. And I became the only one who had been unaware of it.The electronic mail came from him. I diagnosed his call on the pinnacle, but the message itself... it turned into like a slap to my face. He has been running with humans from the other side—Rowan’s enemies. I couldn’t believe it. I conceived he was helping me, that we had been
CHAPTER 059Sarah Moon's point of view!I may want to experience the load of the plan pressing down on me. Every choice, each step, became getting us closer to the instant I’d been awaiting. I wasn’t sure if I had become organized, but I had no preference, however, to push ahead. Rowan had to be stopped.The air became heavy as I sat inside the dimly lit room, watching the map spread out in front of me. Jordan stood beside me, his expression annoying, however decided."We do this properly, Sarah," he stated, his voice low. "We hit them hard, and we don’t appear to have returned."I nodded, seeking to swallow the nerves twisting in my intestine. The stakes had in no way been better. Rowan’s empire wasn’t just a network—it became a pressure of corruption, pain, and manipulation. And we were approximately to rip all of it down.But I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was lacking."Are you sure we will consider all of us?" I requested it.Jordan’s eyes flickered to the door. "We d
CHAPTER 060Sarah's Point of View!I couldn’t consider that I changed into doing this.Here I turned in a grimy warehouse at the outskirts of the metropolis, shaking fingers with a person I had once sworn to convey down. Zachary Grimes—the guy who'd been one of Rowan’s pinnacle enforcers—was now sitting across from me, looking just as uncomfortable as I felt. The heady scent of oil, dirt, and something unidentifiable filled the air as I attempted to make sense of this ordinary partnership we were forming."Listen, Moon," Zachary said, his voice low. "I don’t like you, and also you don’t like me, but we're both looking at the identical damn problem." His fingers tapped nervously at the table among us. "Rowan's no longer simply going to let this go. He was given his hooks in too deep."I clenched my fists, preventing the urge to tell him to close up. I didn’t accept it as true with him, not in the slightest. But right now, it didn’t depend. I wanted him."Exactly. But we’re no longer do
CHAPTER 061SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEWIt was hours because I remained to notice any sunlight. The room I sat in felt like a cave—cold, dim, and suffocating. Everything around me became quiet—too quiet—however, my thoughts had been loud. My thoughts kept running over everything that had occurred since I formed the alliance with my new best friend. I note it turned into a clever circulate, a necessary one. After all, Rowan wasn’t the handiest one that had power. But now... now I was beginning to wonder if I had made the largest mistake of my existence.It wasn’t simply the plans or the strategy—it became the burden of the secrets and techniques that had been beginning to flow. Secrets that had been hidden from me, buried deep beneath layers of false guarantees. I ought to sense it. Something wasn’t proper. But what precisely?My eyes flickered over the papers scattered across the desk, the phrases blurring together. I had to have cognizance and had to find the solutions.The door creak
CHAPTER 062Sarah Moon's point of view!I wasn’t sure how much extra I should take. The days, the nights—all of them blurred together right into a haze of exhaustion and anger. Every step I took closer to getting my revenge felt like a step deeper, right into a hollow I couldn’t climb out of.It wasn’t just the bodily toll anymore. It became something heavier, something extra dangerous. The anger that fueled me turned into starting to feel whole. I turned to begin to question the entirety. Was this worth it? Was the ache I was putting myself through really worth the delight I was hoping to get from bringing them down?I stood outside a rundown construction, looking at it with my coronary heart hammering in my chest. Rowan had to be here. I could sense it in my bones. But with every breath, the burden of what I became doing pressed harder on me. Was revenge sincerely what I desired? Or was it simply the handiest element I knew how to cognize on anymore?"You’re late," a voice snapped a
CHAPTER 063An Unexpected Betrayal from Within Rowan’s Inner CircleSarah's POINT OF VIEW!I thought I had the whole thing figured out. I was one step ahead of Rowan and his group, and I should nearly taste the victory. But that feeling was short-lived.I have been on the pass for days, tracking each lead, every whisper, and each hint that could take me towards Rowan’s downfall. I changed into tired—physically drained and emotionally exhausted. But I couldn’t stop. Not now. Not after I changed into these clothes.The nighttime became cold, and the air felt heavier than usual. I pulled my jacket tighter around me and attempted to focus, ignoring the fatigue gnawing at the rims of my mind. I had my arms on some important intel. Finally, something that would destroy the whole lot Rowan had built. But I didn’t count on the betrayal to come from where it did.A figure approached within the shadows. I knew this individual—had depended on them. The weight of their presence hit me earlier tha
CHAPTER 064SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEWMy breath caught in my throat as I stared at the display screen, my fingers trembling against the keys. This needed to be a mistake. There turned into no manner. I changed into seeing matters. Or maybe, simply maybe, someone had planted this. Had to be.But no. The proof was clear. Every document, each file... They had been all there, looking at me, mocking me. My head spun as I attempted to make sense of it. How may you want this to be? How should he have performed this on me?I felt bloodless, as though the room around me changed into freezing; however, it wasn’t the temperature that made my pores and skin move slowly. It was the weight of the fact. The truth that was hidden from me for who knows how long.He—he of each person—was feeding facts to Rowan. He was gambling on both aspects. He’d been lying to my face, pretending to be on my side, all while helping the enemy.How long had he been doing this?The cognizance hit me like a physical blo
CHAPTER 065SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEWThe night air felt thick. I sat in the quiet of my condo, staring out the window at the metropolis beneath. Everything felt... off. The betrayal I’d exposed had twisted my mind into knots, and I couldn’t shake it. I couldn’t agree that the man I’d trusted—my closest ally—had played me like this.But something about the stillness inside the room made me comprehend I couldn’t preserve spinning in circles, consumed via anger. It wasn’t the form of character I desired to be. And, but, I become torn. Part of me wanted to burn it all to the floor, make Rowan pay for the whole lot; however, the other part... The deeper part, the only one that had constantly believed in doing what turned into proper... Wanted to locate every other way.It becomes tough, though. It changed into hard to allow the move of the fury.What am I supposed to do now?I leaned my head in opposition to the cool glass, feeling the burden of the selection urgent on me. My smartphone
Chapter 210SARAH'S POINT OF VIEW As the sun descended, it painted the city with a gentle golden light. A feeling of peace swept through me without any conscious effort. The battles and dangers that once consumed me now existed only in memories from the past. The secret organization that threatened my most cherished things dissolved, and I reclaimed my previous way of life.I smiled and breathed deeply while my fingers grazed the desk's smooth surface. My businesses flourished while my team remained resilient, but above all else, I had Jervis. I felt a deep ache in my heart about the amazing distance we had covered together. After experiencing so many hardships together, we finally reached a place where we could simply exist."How do you feel?" Jervis asked his question while maintaining a gentle and caring tone in his voice.I looked at him and noticed his dark eyes were focused on mine. A newfound depth appeared in his eyes, which showed a trust that had been absent before. This ex
CHAPTER 209Sarah's Point of View!I couldn’t believe it. The recent years had unfolded as an unending nightmare, but I was finally free from it. The secret society had been destroyed, and the battle, which demanded numerous lives and emotional sacrifices, came to an end.The lobby of Heaven Hospital witnessed my realization of the massive changes that time had brought. My initial urge to help small things had expanded into a mission that far exceeded my expectations.“Sarah,” Blake interrupted my thoughts with his voice and brought me back to reality. By the entrance, Blake stood holding a tablet, wearing his usual serious expression. The burden of our experiences remained visible on his shoulders.“What is it?” I questioned while attempting to clear the fog from my mind.When Blake passed me the tablet, I noticed a Flint Pharmaceuticals report displayed on its screen. The company successfully avoided trouble at this time, but we had to implement measures to prevent similar events fr
CHAPTER 208SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEW The last mission was hard. Too hard. I stand amidst the remnants of the secret society’s headquarters and experience an odd sense of relief. I convince myself that everything is finished, although smoke still lingers in the air while the structure remains intact only through sheer luck.Our final task remains for the team and me to complete. One final piece of evidence. The puzzle remains incomplete without this final piece. We can’t afford to leave anything behind. They can’t be allowed to rise again.The silence around me lets me hear my own breathing. The silence feels eerie now that we've experienced so much."Sarah, over here!" Jack’s voice abruptly brings me back to reality.My eyes shift towards him, who is already positioned at the debris pile. The flashlight attached to Jack starts to flicker when he moves through the debris. The flickering light produces strange shadows on the walls, which make the atmosphere more disturbing.As I appr
CHAPTER 207SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEW The surrounding walls seemed to press against us as though they were closing in. The security systems hummed in my ears while every alarm within my mind screamed louder than the one I stood on the brink of activating. I was ready. My heart pounded in my chest, but I stood my ground. Not now. We were this close to completing all our initiated tasks, and yet we weren’t finished. Tonight marked the end for the secret society, or our end. Under no circumstances would I allow this to become my second option.The group maintained silence throughout the last several minutes. The silence surrounded us as though we were all mentally getting ready for the approaching storm we'd face.I murmured, “Is everyone clear on their tasks?” as my query carried more significance than just procedural formality. We had invested too much effort to let this mission fail now.My most trusted ally and the person who had always supported me gave me a strong affirmation wit
CHAPTER 206SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEW I knew it was coming. The endgame. This critical moment will determine whether all our efforts succeed or fail. With the failsafe removed, our only option became a direct confrontation with our adversaries. I felt the weight in my chest knowing that we stood one final step away from destroying the secret society forever.As the team assembled, I heard the gentle buzz that filled the war room. Blake conducted discussions with his team members while managing connections with international law enforcement organizations. We assembled all available experts to ensure that no aspect of our operation was overlooked. It had to be perfect.The clock on the wall showed its ticking to me while the seconds slowly passed away, bringing us nearer to the upcoming battle. The plan was set. We aimed to dismantle the entire secret society structure by targeting all their networks and operations as well as their leaders. We planned to destroy everyone connected wit
CHAPTER 205 SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEW The clock was ticking. Each passing second felt as if I were receiving a blow to my chest. The system's low hum resonated through the chilly walls while the blinking red lights on the control panel quickened my heartbeats.Leo quietly said, "Time is running out," as he stood beside the door, gripping his gun tightly.My mind was spinning. Two options—both risky, both dangerous. Shutting down the failsafe would alert the secret society to our location. Or... I had the ability to find a different approach to get around the system, but this route would take additional time, leaving us vulnerable."Sarah... what are we doing?" Ethan asked, voice shaking. The condition of my team was clear as I saw their bruised bodies and their worn-out faces filled with fear. All of them had chosen to enter this nightmare alongside me without hesitation. They were my responsibility. Breathe, Sarah.I shut my eyes briefly to block out the throbbing pain in my hea
CHAPTER 204 ROWAN FLINT'S POINT OF VIEW The dense night atmosphere gave me the impression that everything in the universe paused momentarily. The silence swallowed every step as my heartbeat drummed in my ears while we stealthily moved through the shadows. The dim light from streetlamps stretched only to the warehouse's boundary and threw jagged shadows across its deteriorating concrete walls."We don't have much time," Sarah whispered. A wave of her breath swept across my neck, which caused an involuntary shiver to travel down my spine."I know."My voice sounded steadier than I felt. The exact nature of the failsafe plan remained unknown, and it was ready to activate at any time. Failure to shut it down would allow the secret society to erase all evidence of their operation through smoke, ash, and bodies.The clock started ticking inside my mind.Get in. Find the server. Disable the failsafe. Don't die.Simple plan. Too bad everything about it screamed disaster.I glanced at Sarah
CHAPTER 203 SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEW The courtroom buzzed with whispers. The courtroom was packed with spectators while the trial's oppressive atmosphere loomed heavily above everyone like a storm cloud ready to release rain. The room felt claustrophobic while the tension made the air feel dense.I clung tightly to the table edge until my knuckles turned white. My heart pounded hard against my ribs. This was it. After months of preparation and many sleepless nights, we arrived at this crucial moment."All rise."Entering the courtroom, the judge presented an expression that was as hard as stone. Everyone stood. My breath caught in my throat. Sit down. Focus.The desk before me displayed various evidence, including documents and photographs alongside voice recordings. The documents displayed evidence of every action taken by the secret society. Their corruption. Their crimes. Every sick, twisted secret.I looked across the room to where they stood.They were there. These men who
CHAPTER 202 JERVIS STONE'S POINT OF VIEW The cold air filled the room with its weight and clung to all surfaces as though it were alive. The machines emitted a low hum, which permeated the silence, while each beep signaled the relentless march of time. Sarah walked back and forth in front of the glass wall with her arms crossed tightly against her chest. She shifted her gaze rapidly among the unstable holographic images above the table. Our blueprints and countermeasures stood exposed with striking clarity.My throat felt dry. Once we initiate the system deployment, we commit to an irreversible course of action.Sarah looked at me with a pointed yet unsure stare. Her lips parted, but no words came. Her eyes displayed an internal maelstrom. We all felt the immense pressure of it.She finally said with a barely audible voice that turning back was not an option anymore. What we choose to do depends entirely on the distance we are prepared to travel.A muscle twitched in my jaw. The blu