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Chapter 143: The Storm Begins

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The first crack of thunder echoed through the city as rain lashed against the towering windows of Ethan’s penthouse. The storm outside was a fitting backdrop to the chaos brewing within. Ethan, Emma, and Jake gathered around the large dining table, which was now cluttered with files, maps, and photographs.

Vincent Kane’s face stared back at them from every angle, his cold, calculating eyes a constant reminder of the enemy they faced.

“He’s already making his move,” Jake said, breaking the tense silence. He placed a laptop on the table, showing a live feed from one of their surveillance drones. “Vincent’s men have been spotted near the docks. It looks like they’re smuggling weapons.”

Ethan leaned forward, his sharp gaze fixed on the screen. “How many?”

“At least two dozen men, heavily armed,” Jake replied.

Emma, standing behind Ethan, frowned. “Why the docks? What’s he planning?”

Ethan’s jaw tightened. “He’s building his arsenal. Preparing for a full-scale assault.”

“On you?” Emma aske
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