The abrupt power outage plunged the room into darkness, casting doubt in the eyes of three individuals momentarily.

As Hank grappled with confusion in the darkness, an uproar erupted from the intercom.

One voice exclaimed, “Why the power outage? All our monitoring gear is down!”

Another added, “Every detection device is offline! The central control room’s visibility is zero and the ID system’s dead too!”

A third voice questioned, “What’s happening? This place has two power lines, right?”

Another retorted, “What good are two or three lines now? The issue’s the power outage! Where’s the logistics head? Why wasn’t there backup power arranged?”

Someone lashed out, “Nobody mentioned setting up emergency power! Even FBI missions don’t always carry backups, unless it’s to the Middle East or Afghanistan! With this much gear and power load, what backup can handle it? A Cummins diesel generator? Should I fetch a power truck for you to use?”

“Damn! Are you giving excuses?”

“Are you arguing? Do you even comprehend how crucial the monitoring gear in the control room and on the roof is? Don’t just yap without sense! Speak only if you have something useful!”

The sudden blackout rattled the typically composed team.

For a villa equipped with dual power lines, power outages were a rare occurrence, maybe once in a decade.

acquired by the Rothschilds to oversee the neighboring Cole Manor. To them, this seemed like setting a trap for mice—utter domination

primary concern was whether the

a criminal suspect, worrying only about the criminal’s absence or escape, never anticipating the

had never foreseen an attack

didn’t feel a sense of imminent

the contrary, he suspected the outage was a deliberate ploy by intruders aiming

defenses, relying on high-tech gear had its downside. A power outage rendered

played Red Alert knows no matter the cannons, prism

cutting power to the Cyprus copper mines nullified Wesley’s defenses, regardless

overconfident, Jarvis had no inkling of crisis. But

to let his shoes get wet near the riverbank; thus, when near water, he wore rubber boots that are

the darkness, Hank heard the chaotic radio chatter and commanded, “Enough noise! Send someone to check the

time, we will steal the

I knew Peter Cole wasn’t truthful! He claimed to move the treasures alone, unassociated with

act hastily! Wait till they bring out the treasures before nabbing them! Remember, don’t let them escape! We can’t let them walk away with the

“Do I need this lecture?” But respectfully said, “Understood, Young Master. We’re keeping a close watch on the Cole family. They

in, gleeful, “Dad! With the Four Treasures of the Study,

pumped up, added, “Our trap is set. It’s time they come, and they finally

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