CHAPTER 192 SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEW The loud alarm reverberated throughout the hallways while shaking the walls. Each heartbeat pounded against my ribs, keeping time with the alarm's urgent beat. Eerie shadows moved across the narrow passage under the flickering red emergency lights."We need to move—now!" Logan's voice snapped through my earpiece. I tightened my grip on the flash drive as its jagged edges pressed into my skin. The evidence, which represented our sole opportunity to reveal the secret society, rested in my grasp. But getting out alive was another story.Footsteps pounded in the distance, growing louder.Blake scanned his wrist tablet's digital map and then said quietly, "The main exit is closed." We need to break through the lower levels to escape.A knot twisted in my stomach. The lower levels consisted of narrow hallways with extra guards and limited escape routes, which made them extremely dangerous.I whispered quietly, "We must do this," while suppressing my
CHAPTER 193 JORDAN'S POINT OF VIEW The air during the night appeared dense and exerted pressure on my chest with each inhalation. My heartbeat pounded in my ears while I hid behind a decaying dumpster and gazed into the stretching darkness of the alleyway. Footsteps resonated from afar through the tight corridor and approached our position while remaining too slow to reveal our precise whereabouts.Sarah whispered to me, "They’re getting closer," speaking so softly I could barely hear her.A hard swallow escaped me as I tightened my grip on the flash drive within my palm. The small device grew warm under my skin heat while containing all our mission details.Caleb whispered while tapping his tablet screen. "The cloud server is almost ready." His fingers trembled against the glass screen. "Another minute... maybe two." We didn’t have two minutes.I knew they spotted us. "They’re circling us like vultures." Sarah's sharp eyes flicked towards me. "Then we need to move faster." The s
CHAPTER 194 SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEW Tinted windows made city lights streak across the sky while the sticky warm night air wrapped around my skin. My heart beat so forcefully that I could feel it thudding inside my chest. Underneath us, the engine maintained a consistent hum, which failed to reach the necessary speed.Looking in the side mirror, Logan said quietly that our pursuers hadn't given up yet. His grip on the steering wheel had turned his knuckles white.I instructed him to turn left at the next intersection while maintaining a quiet tone. I saw the small black car following us from two blocks behind.He did. The car made a sharp turn into the narrow alley while the tires screeched. The movement made my stomach lurch, but I had no time to complain."Do you think they saw us?" Grace whispered from the back seat. I didn't answer. There was no point in lying.We all knew the answer. The operatives weren't just following us. They were hunting us. I moved the leather bag si
CHAPTER 195 SARAH'S POINT OF VIEW The frigid night air enveloped us with its icy grasp while each breath grew more difficult. I crouched behind the broken wall where my heart pounded in my chest while I tried to breathe steadily. The approaching footsteps grew louder as they moved toward us."We need to move now." My voice was barely above a whisper. Logan surveyed the narrow opening ahead, which stood as our sole exit. His jaw tightened. "It's too risky. They'll see us." With a hard swallow, I looked at the evidence drive inside my jacket pocket. Our lives risked for this one thing would be meaningless if they obtained it."We don't have a choice. If we stay, we're dead. Maybe running gives us a chance to survive.Logan's lips pressed into a thin line. He knew I was right. A rustle behind us made me flinch. My heart shot into my throat."Go! Now!" I hissed.We darted through the gap. The alley before us stretched into the distance with shadows lining its sides that seemed too in
CHAPTER 196 SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEW Through the darkened window of the rented vehicle, my gaze stretched outward while my heart matched the rhythm of the rain striking the glass. A deserted train station on the city outskirts served as our rendezvous location. The bright lights cut through the dense fog to create long shadows along the broken pavement.This was the moment we were actually doing this, I whispered to myself.The journalist gave me a quick look while sitting behind the wheel. Adrian Calloway was his name—a man whose eyes showed exhaustion while he held a cigarette between his fingers. His fame reached across multiple continents as he revealed hidden government corruption and underground networks. There wasn't anyone better equipped to help me expose this operation than him."Cold feet?" His question came out as he flicked ash into the tray that overflowed with its contents."No," I lied. I need to be sure we don't become tomorrow's death headline.He shook his head
CHAPTER 197 SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEW The windows cracked under the weight of the rain while the darkness devoured the entire city. I watched as my breath created fog on the glass while my heart beat fiercely against my chest. Every second felt stretched and heavy. The final remaining fragment of truth burned in my hand through the flash drive.The journalist's voice shattered the silence with a low and shaky announcement: "They're coming..."My gaze fell upon him as his eyes bulged with fear and his hands clumsily fumbled through the backup copies inside his old leather satchel. He wasn't built for this. Neither was I. But there was no turning back now.The flash drive felt like fire as my fingers gripped it more firmly."Stay close. No sudden moves."He nodded, swallowing hard.Footsteps echoed from the stairwell below. Slow. Calculated.I forced myself to breathe. My mind raced. We needed an exit—a plan—something."How many?" I whispered."Three... maybe four. Armed." A lump lo
CHAPTER 198 JERVIS STONE'S POINT OF VIEW The room appeared to be shrinking around me.Cameras flashed. Voices echoed from every direction. Questions were fired one after the other. Sarah maintained her composure at the center of the hostile press conference while I detected the underlying tension behind her outward calm.My gaze remained fixed on the audience as I studied each individual face. Several journalists attended the event because they were looking to break the next big story. Others... they made my stomach knot. Loyalists. Spies. These individuals presented friendly smiles while secretly concealing knives beneath their clothing.Does evidence fabrication form the basis of these accusations?Sarah leaned into the mic. “The documents speak for themselves.”A ripple went through the room. The reporter tried again. How do you prove your team hasn't tampered with information to benefit themselves?My heart thudded. The bastard was trying to plant doubt.Sarah didn’t flinch. “O
CHAPTER 199 SARAH MOON'S POINT OF VIEW The meeting location existed in a dilapidated motel situated on the city's outer edge. The neon sign emitted a weak light that spread chilling red hues over the broken pavement. The pounding of my heart filled my chest with each louder beat that followed.I stepped inside, scanning the narrow hallway. Room 14. Third door on the right. I knotted my fingers around my bag's strap before knocking twice, which produced a hollow sound against the flaking wood.The door swung open slightly and disclosed a shadowy figure within. The shadowed figure shifted his gaze back toward me and then moved aside so I could enter."Close it. Lock it."I did. The stale air felt thick because of lingering cigarette smoke and pervasive paranoia inside the room. The man walked back and forth near the window while checking through the blinds periodically. The years had etched deep lines of fear across his face. His clothes hung loose on his frame. "You’re late."I resp
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