Chapter 22 - the ultimatum
Emma calmly opened the envelope in her secure office. Inside was a formal subpoena to testify before a senate committee, accompanied by an implicit ultimatum: hand over the management rights of the agency immediately, or face fabricated treason charges.
Donovan stepped into the office, placing a thick dossier on the mahogany desk. Inheriting her mentor's terrifyingly cold composure, Emma's face was a mask of absolute, unyielding stone. She operated flawlessly and lethally.
Her lead tactical commander marched into the office, his assault rifle resting easily against his broad shoulder. His face was a mask of absolute, unyielding stone. They operated as a flawless, lethal unit.
"Hayes has bribed half of the committee members," Donovan reported, her voice containing a low rumble of cold indignation. "He has prepared a dirty media campaign to smear our unit's honor before the hearing even takes place."
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Emma stood up, her dark eyes flashing with a razor-sharp glint. The queen of the intelligence empire had never backed down before any extortionist, no matter how immense a political power facade that person hid behind.
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