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Chapter 67

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**The Invisible War**

Ayesha had always fought battles in the open—exposing corruption, dismantling power structures, taking down those who thrived in the shadows.

But now, the battle had changed.

This wasn’t about grand revelations or making headlines.

This was about rewriting the system from within.

And for that, she needed to become a ghost.

The First Mission

Priya sat at the console, fingers flying over the keyboard as she decrypted the latest intelligence reports. The first test of their nameless network had arrived.

“This came through an anonymous whistleblower,” she said, pulling up a live feed from Hong Kong. “A high-ranking corporate executive funneled millions into an offshore account—money linked to private prisons, arms deals, and political bribery.”

Ayesha studied the data. “Who else knows?”

“No one,” Priya said. “They were too afraid to go public.”

Arman leaned forward. “Then let’s make sure this doesn’t stay buried.”

Ayesha smirked. “Let’s see how they handle a world wh
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