Chapter 11: The Trap
Arthur placed the briefcase on the concrete floor. "Let her go first, Vane. You have what you want."
Victor signaled one of his men, who stepped forward to inspect the contents of the briefcase. The guard opened it and nodded to Victor, confirming the ledger was inside.
"You've been very cooperative, Arthur," Victor said, gesturing to his men. "Unfortunately, I cannot afford to leave loose ends."
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Before Victor's men could raise their weapons, the skylights above shattered into hundreds of glass shards. Tactical team members rappelled down ropes as bright flashes and deafening sound from flashbang grenades filled the warehouse.
Julian had signaled the raid the moment the briefcase was opened. Chaos erupted, but Arthur didn't hesitate. Ignoring the danger, he ran forward through the smoke toward Eleanor.
