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 066Sarah Moon's point of view!I can sense the weight of this moment, the only one I’ve been getting ready for, residing through, dreaming approximately. The piece of the puzzle that could bring it all down. The one issue I’ve needed all this time. One small piece, yet it feels just like the world relies upon it. My heart beats harder and faster as I step through the shadows, my fingers trembling.It’s like the air itself is running in opposition to me, thick and cold, as though it senses the threat around me. This isn’t pretty much the report anymore. It’s about something larger than that. It’s approximately Rowan’s empire of lies. The way he controls everything, anybody, twisting their lives for his personal. For his energy. The best manner to forestall him now could be to drag him down completely, and for that, I need the file.The map that I’ve been holding so tightly for days. The one that led me right here. It’s in my hand, a silent reminder of the entirety that’s at st
CHAPTER 067Sarah Moon's point of view!I ought to experience the burden of what is about to occur, urgent and weighing down on me, heavier than whatever I’ve ever felt before. This moment, this confrontation with Rowan—it’s been building for months, perhaps even years. Every step I took, each lie I uncovered, every night I lost sleep over the darkness of his empire, had led to this second. This was the ultimate piece of the puzzle. The truth turned in my fingers, and now it has become time to face him.I entered the building in which Rowan had hidden himself, the location in which the entirety commenced. The halls have been bloodless and eerie, as though they were watching for me to go back, like an old reminiscence resurfacing. Every step felt like a countdown to something large. I ought to almost listen to my heart pounding within the silence, as if it had been the handiest sound left within the world.“Are you sure that is it?” Jordan’s voice pulled me out of my mind. His eyes hav
CHAPTER 068Sarah Moon's POINT OF VIEW!The scent of burnt wood nevertheless lingered inside the air, the remnants of a war that had shaken the arena. I stood there, watching the ultimate of the ashes drift away inside the wind. The warfare was over, but it didn’t feel like victory.I should pay attention to the sound of footsteps at my back. I didn’t have to show around to understand it became Jordan. His presence, like continually, became a quiet reminder of the whole lot I had left to rebuild.Rowan has become long gone. Taken through the authorities, his manipulation and terror eventually stuck within the internet of his own making. I had fought to see you later for this moment. I have to have been relieved, but rather, there has been a handiest vacancy.“You did it,” Jordan said, his voice hesitant. There became something distinct within the way he stated it, a weight that hadn’t been there earlier. I wasn’t certain what it intended, but it was enough to make me appear up at him.
CHAPTER 069Sarah's Point of View!I by no means had any idea I could get to this point—ultimately, after all of the chaos, after the whole thing that went wrong, I turned into right here. But "here" felt so different from where I imagined I’d be. I wasn't broken, not completely. But I wasn't fixed, either. I turned into someplace in among.It’s been weeks since Rowan’s arrest. The anger and hate that once ate me up started to experience... dwindled. I didn’t recognize if I’d ever forgive him for the entirety, but I didn’t sense it gnawing at me anymore. The adrenaline had worn off, and now I had not anything, however, time to assume.But with time comes the want to heal, and I knew it wouldn't be smooth.The days spent with Jervis helped. He becomes continually there, regardless of what. We’d sit down in silence sometimes, and that felt like sufficient. I didn’t have to talk to him all the time; I didn’t want to give an explanation for each crack in me. He should see them all without
CHAPTER 070Sarah's Point of View!The sun shone brightly, casting a warm glow over the rite. I ought to sense my coronary heart racing, a whirlwind of emotions crashing inside me. But in that moment, everything felt right. I become status next to Jervis, the man who had patiently waited for me, by no means rushing me, just there. And now, here we have been.I glanced at him, and he smiled—that smile that made my heart flutter. The crowd around us seemed remote. It turned into just me and him, surrounded by one thousand little moments of healing and growth."You look lovely," Jervis whispered, his breath warm towards my ear. I slightly heard him over the pounding of my heart, but I nodded, not trusting myself to talk. There have been no words left to mention. This turned into everything I had dreamed of.I in no way imagined I would locate a person like Jervis, a person who accepted me as I changed into, scars and all. Someone who turned into inclined to face me, no matter what. He ha
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