Chapter 334

"That damned woman!" General Marcus roared, his face flushed with rage.

Launching fifty missiles wasn't cheap-each missile cost about three million dollars.

Vancouver had just burned through a hundred and fifty million dollars like it was pocket change.

But the worst part was Chicago's defense system. It automatically intercepted every incoming missile, and each defense missile cost five million.

Chicago had already bled two hundred and fifty million dollars just to protect itself.

War burned money faster than gasoline.

Marcus watched as the enemy missiles exploded harmlessly in mid-air, filling the sky with brilliant, costly fireballs.

"Get the governor of Vancouver on the line!" Marcus barked.

Within moments, the call connected.

"Listen here, you arrogant piece of trash," Marcus seethed. "Are you declaring war on Chicago? How dare you launch missiles at us!"

Jasmine's voice came through icy and unyielding.

"How dare you kidnap Alex? You release him right now, or I'll send another fifty missiles."

"Are you insane?" Marcus shouted in disbelief. "You spent a hundred and fifty million dollars just for one man?"

"That man means everything to me!"

"You're completely out of your mind!" Marcus roared, unable to fathom her logic.

"No," Jasmine shot back sharply. "You're the lunatic holding Alex hostage."

"Those missiles I sent are nothing compared to what's next-they're already targeted at your home, your parents' place, your second and third wives, even that little mistress you hide away."

blood run cold. "You're

snarled. "You have exactly five minutes to

could recover, another phone

Hernandez," Marcus

was chillingly calm. "Listen carefully. Vancouver attacked first-show no weakness. Load your missiles with nuclear warheads

stunned. "Sir,

never been surer. Do

be nothing left but

lost your nerve, Marcus," Hernandez snapped. "This is self- defense. Vancouver struck first. I expect their city in flames within the

Marcus could respond, alarms

"What now?" Marcus demanded.

urgently, "Los Angeles tried contacting you, but couldn't get through. They've just launched twenty

it!" Marcus felt a throbbing pain surge through

Marcus," Hernandez shouted through the phone, "Send

phone

"What?" he snarled.

it's Kelly from Vermont," a mocking voice replied. "Release Alex immediately or fifty missiles are coming

your mouth!" Marcus exploded, losing all control. "You think you can threaten Chicago

Nukes? Go ahead-we've got

it's t

felt fury and panic coil inside him, gripping his chest

are all out of

back in his chair, savoring the fleeting comforts

suited him fine power without the madness

was foolishness he wanted no part

faint wail of sirens reassured him that their air defense was still

attack from three states at once, the city

even one would invite a swift and

his temples, then made a swift decision. Pulling

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