CHAPTER 172 SARAH'S POINT OF VIEW Long shadows spread across the courtyard and devoured all the light as darkness enveloped the area. The sound of my heels striking the stone path resonated through the quiet space. The air seemed denser than normal and carried an intangible sense of disturbance.I should’ve gone straight to my suite. I needed to disregard the minor sensation traveling down my spine. The way that figure remained in the corner of my vision while watching me intrigued me. Waiting.The voice whispered, "Sarah Moon," from the darkness.I stopped cold. The pounding of my heart against my ribs threatened to betray me as I kept my breathing controlled to hide my fear. “Who’s there?"Silence.I rotated at a slow pace as the lanterns' light struggled to penetrate the darkness. The figure remained partially concealed in the darkness while their face stayed hidden under a hood. An inexplicable sensation caused my pulse to race because I sensed something profound beyond mere fea
CHAPTER 173 ROWAN FLINT'S POINT OF VIEW The cold fingers of the night air embraced me as I stood there. A calm hush settled over the street while long shadows reached out beneath the wavering light of streetlights. Sarah led the way as her alert gaze carefully examined each vehicle and window and identified every suspicious figure moving in close proximity. Every thought in my mind was relentlessly haunted by the warning spoken by the mysterious figure."They’re watching... always watching." I couldn't determine whether the cold-induced shiver traveling up my spine stemmed from the chilly air or the gravity of our impending discovery.Sarah's words came quietly to me as she said we needed more than whispered hints. "We need proof." What methods can we use to uncover evidence for something that actively hides itself from discovery? Even though my voice remained calm, my heart violently pounded inside my body.A smirk flicked across her face. "We follow the cracks. People can hide s
CHAPTER 174 JORDAN DEROLO'S POINT OF VIEW The footsteps behind us had become too close to dismiss. My heart hammered against my chest as it raced alongside our rapid escape. Sarah looked back as her eyes displayed both fear and determination."They’re closing in." I gave a small nod while my grip on the tiny flash drive tightened further. All the collected evidence, including names and transactions as well as secret meetings, existed only in this small device. This evidence would cause the secret organization to collapse completely.A sharp whistle cut through the tension. "Move!"We dashed through the dim corridor while maneuvering around the tall stacks of crates set along the slim path. The distant drone of the city beyond the walls buzzed through our confinement, reminding us painfully of our proximity to freedom while we remained trapped inside.My mind raced. There had to be a way out. "Left or right?" Sarah spoke through a tight throat with a voice that did not rise above
CHAPTER 175 JERVIS STONE'S POINT OF VIEW The room felt heavier than usual. The room's atmosphere crackled with tension as though the walls themselves were holding their breath. All members assembled around the lengthy oak table while maps and encrypted files lay scattered like unsolved puzzles. The loud ticking of the clock in the silent room made each passing second feel lengthier than before.According to Sarah, mistakes must be avoided at all costs, as she disrupted the quiet atmosphere. Her voice maintained its calmness, yet her eyes revealed an inner turmoil.My body moved closer to the table while my fingers tapped out a rhythm on its surface. The details about the hidden faction overwhelmed me as we discovered money trails, blackmail operations, and targeted killings all concealed behind coded messages and dead ends."Legal action won't be enough," I muttered. "They've bought half the system already. We need a major solution that dismantles their operations from within.Blake
CHAPTER 176 SARAH'S POINT OF VIEW The thick atmosphere of the night settled on everything like a heavy blanket. The burden of our strategy and the danger of hidden enemies pressed heavily upon me. The wall clock ticked with increased volume every second, which cut through the surrounding silence. My fingers tapped the table surface while I examined the map spread before me. The pins on the map represented every known location where the faction operated, including banks and tech firms as well as shipping companies. They were everywhere. Hidden, but not for long.I murmured, "It's time," though I spoke more to myself than to those around me.The sound of a chair scraping against the floor reached me from behind. Daniel moved closer and studied the map intently. The muscles around his jaw tightened as shadows deepened beneath his eyes. We hadn't slept much for several days."Are we ready?" he asked. I nodded slowly. "As ready as we'll ever be." Elena, Marcus, and Julia joined each ot
CHAPTER 177 JERVIS STONE'S POINT OF VIEW I hated the silence. The silence wound its way around the room like a constricting noise and grew stronger with each passing second. As I stared at the blinking encrypted message on the screen before me, I realized how far the enemy had infiltrated.“Open it.”My voice sounded strange to me because it was low and rough with a strained quality.Viktor’s fingers flew across the keyboard. The file opened as lines of code transformed into a grainy video feed.The room resonated with a man’s voice, which was steady and recognizable.“I see you, Jervis.”My stomach clenched.He knew my name. My breath pulled back into my throat, but I hid my reaction. My heart pounded against my chest as I maintained a neutral expression.“You thought you buried me, didn’t you?”The screen displayed a shadowy image of a figure sitting in the dark space with only his cigarette glowing faintly between his fingers.I knew that voice. I knew exactly who the bastard
CHAPTER 178 ROWAN FLINT'S POINT OF VIEW The atmosphere felt denser than normal and exerted pressure on my chest as if an invisible burden were pressing me down. Above the damaged ceiling, faint lights blinked while hushed voices reverberated across the space. My gaze moved across the faces surrounding the temporary table where both allies and enemies existed on a tenuous trust basis.Sarah's clear voice cut through the mounting tension as she firmly declared we had no time for any secondguessing.She caught a few glances from around the room, which showed suspicion through narrowed eyes, while others looked empty from exhaustion. The uncertain atmosphere made itself known as everyone waited for someone else to break first.Logan shifted his weight forward while his fingers rhythmically tapped against the table surface. What makes us certain this situation isn't yet another deception? We're supposed to unite while half of our group remains suspicious of the other half.Sarah replied
CHAPTER 179 SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEW The silence inside the room was deafening. The pounding of my heart was so intense that it felt as though it would break through my chest. My body searched for answers with every bone while I consciously held my fists tight and controlled my breathing."How long?" My voice shattered the quiet with its sharp, cutting tone.No one answered. I examined each face at the table until I found even the slightest spark of guilt that could reveal our betrayer. A bitter taste of suspicion coated my tongue while my stomach twisted.Logan moved restlessly in his seat while his jaws clenched tightly. He glanced quickly toward the door, but his eyes returned to my face immediately. Tension seemed to emanate from his body.The words slipped from my mouth with my teeth firmly clenched together. The enemy learned about the supply routes and meeting spots through this single method.I stopped, my breath catching.The Coalition represented our ultimate protective
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