Chapter 12 - the digital breach
Emma was analyzing encrypted files when the impenetrable darkness swallowed the command center. The backup generators failed to engage, indicating a highly coordinated external override. She didn't panic or call for federal backup.
Relying on her terrifyingly cold composure, Emma calmly pulled a sleek, encrypted tablet from her desk. She bypassed the compromised mainframe, accessing the isolated, analog security feeds hidden throughout the bunker.
Suddenly, Master Sergeant Rachel Donovan marched into the room, her hand resting easily on a tactical sidearm. Her face was a mask of absolute, unyielding stone. The hardened veteran had transferred to Emma’s unit, operating as a flawless team.
"It's not a physical assault, Rachel," Emma reported, her fingers flying across the glowing screen with blinding speed. "They hijacked the central servers. They are demanding fifty million dollars, or they leak our classified data."
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Donovan’s sharp eyes narrowed to freezing ice. She didn't negotiate with extortionists who threatened her country. She simply wanted to violently, completely destroy them.
👉 read part 13 to witness the veteran's brilliant counterattack.
