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.

estate, the house was acquired by the Rothschilds to oversee the neighboring Cole Manor. To them, this seemed like setting a

was unusually high. Their primary concern was whether the intended

a trap for a criminal suspect, worrying only about

assessment, had never foreseen an attack

didn’t feel a

was a deliberate ploy by intruders aiming to

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

played Red Alert knows no matter the cannons, prism towers, or SAM missiles if power is short, all defenses

the Cyprus copper mines nullified Wesley’s defenses,

Jarvis had no inkling

near the riverbank; thus, when near water, he wore

noise! Send someone to check the circuit immediately. Stay alert! Keep eyes on the Cole family!

nest! This time, we will steal

Coles have come back for the Four Treasures of the Study! I knew Peter Cole wasn’t truthful! He claimed to move the treasures alone, unassociated with the family. Most likely, the entire Cole

the treasures before nabbing them!

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

chimed in, gleeful, “Dad! With the Four Treasures of the Study, we’re in

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

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