Chapter 1

Chapter 1

In Vyrdenia's high-up conference room, a dozen of the nation's highest-ranking military officers sat quietly, waiting for orders.

These were the heavy hitters-all generals-holding their breath for someone important to walk through the door. Their ranks were clear just from their expressions: The senior generals sat calm and composed, nothing shaking them. The lieutenant generals shifted in their seats, a hint of unease in their eyes. And the brigadier generals? They looked lost, their gazes bouncing around like they weren't sure they belonged.

Then, out of nowhere, a soldier in a crisp uniform burst in.

"Sir!" he shouted, catching his breath. "Lieutenant General Valor sent me-she won't be here today!"

The top general at the table was a weathered man with a chest full of medals. He stood up fast. "What's happening?" His voice was steady but carried a weight that filled the room.

The soldier lowered his eyes. "Her six-year-old brother-he's been taken by the CEO of Grayson Group.

"What?" The general's brow furrowed, his tone sharpening.

The Vyrdenia officers, usually stone-faced, exchanged quick looks.

Messing with that woman's brother was a bold move-one that could end badly for whoever tried it.

blood transfusion urgently. Turns

face darkened. He'd met the kid not long ago--a small, chubby boy

"A transfusion? He's only six. What

already on her way. If anything happens to that boy, it's not just Grayson Group that's in trouble-the

distant explosion rattled the

soldier fell silent, and

with a kill count that defied belief.

the soldier's radio

glanced at it, and his face

said, voice tight,

The general didn't pause.

out," he ordered.

*****

downtown Bastion was in chaos.

mess.

the VIP suite on the top floor, a sharply dressed man stood by

man who owned half the city and made

now," she

with a

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