Chapter 8 - The Ultimatum
Word of Victor Kaine's open protection of Clara’s clinic sent shockwaves through the rival Colombian cartel. Threatened by the shift in territorial power and the loss of their monopoly on underground operations, the cartel leaders issued a silent ultimatum: eliminate the doctor, and Victor’s armor will shatter.
Clara was working late, reviewing patient logs, when her security system flashed a silent warning. The perimeter sensors on the north side of the complex had been tripped. Within seconds, professional mercenaries slipped through the service corridors, silencing the security feeds one by one.
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Instead of hiding, Clara locked her staff in the secure basement vault and grabbed a heavy surgical tray. She knew the intruders weren't looking for drugs or money—they were hunting her to hurt Victor. As the heavy doors of her office slowly began to yield to a hydraulic breaching tool, Clara braced herself for the fight of her life.
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