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 out the boy's the only match they could

kid not long ago--a small, chubby

his eyes, "A transfusion? He's only six.

her way. If anything happens to that boy, it's not just Grayson Group that's in

distant explosion rattled the

silent, and

kill count that defied

the soldier's

at it,

tight,

The general didn't pause.

ordered.

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chaos. Grayson Memorial Hospital was

mess.

the top floor, a sharply dressed man

who owned half the city and made

now," she said softly, her

fragile, with a quiet beauty that drew people

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