Chapter 21 - The Final Warning Echoes Across The Atlantic Ocean
Far across the Atlantic Ocean, in a dimly lit office overlooking the freezing canals of St. Petersburg, a screen flickered.
A shadowy figure traced a gloved finger across a surveillance monitor displaying Nathan, Grace, and Lily walking together.
“The Cole empire in America has fallen, but our international investments remain untouched,” a deep, raspy voice spoke into the dark.
“What are our orders regarding Nathan Miller and his family?” an operative asked from the shadows of the doorway.
The figure smiled coldly, pouring a glass of vodka into a crystal tumbler as the distant church bells chimed midnight.
“Let them enjoy their little foundation for now,” the mastermind whispered, taking a slow sip of the burning spirit.
“Every empire built on secrets eventually invites a reckoning from across the sea. Prepare our response.”
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Back in Washington, Nathan closed the black envelope, walked back inside, and locked the solid oak front door securely.
He turned off the porch light, knowing that the shadows were watching, but feeling completely ready for whatever came next.
