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BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 23
Leon stood at the edge of the gala hall, his eyes scanning the now-empty venue that had been a battleground just moments ago. The tables were still set with half-finished drinks and the remnants of a night that was meant to be glamorous but turned into chaos. The guests had all been safely evacuated, and the attackers taken into custody. David Harper was on his way to a federal holding cell.Marcus walked over, his face a mix of exhaustion and triumph. "We did it, Leon. We exposed Harper right in the middle of his own plan."Leon gave a small nod. "This is just the beginning, Marcus. He’s not done yet. We need to be prepared for whatever his next move is."Marcus frowned. "What do you mean? We have him, and the FBI has all the evidence to put him away for a long time."Leon’s eyes narrowed. "David Harper isn’t just any criminal. He’s a man with connections, resources, and a mind that never stops plotting. He’s not the kind of enemy that stays down easily."---Later that night, back a
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 24
Back at his penthouse, Leon sat across from the informant, the man's nervous energy filling the room. The city lights outside cast shadows across the space, and the air was thick with tension. Marcus stood nearby, his eyes trained on the informant, ready to act at the first sign of deceit."Start talking," Leon said, his voice icy and calm. "Tell me everything you know about Harper’s operations."The man nodded, swallowing hard. "Harper’s built his empire on a network of illegal activities—money laundering, insider trading, smuggling. But the key to it all is his offshore accounts. They’re the lifeblood of his empire. He uses them to fund his operations and to pay off officials who look the other way."Leon leaned in, his gaze unwavering. "Where are these accounts located? How do we access them?"The informant pulled out a small flash drive, holding it up like it was his lifeline. "This has the information you need—account numbers, transaction histories, the whole setup. But the thing
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 25
Leon was in his office, strategizing the next move when his phone buzzed. It was Marcus. "Leon, we’ve got a problem," he said, his voice tight with urgency. "Harper’s made his move. He’s not going down without a fight."Leon clenched his jaw. "What did he do?""He’s unleashed a media blitz," Marcus replied. "He’s got a dozen news outlets running stories about you—everything from fraud to conspiracy to sabotage. He’s painting you as the mastermind behind a scheme to ruin him and take over his business."Leon’s eyes narrowed as he processed the information. "He’s trying to turn the narrative against me. He wants to make me look like the villain.""That’s not all," Marcus continued. "He’s also hired one of the best legal teams in the country. They’ve already filed lawsuits against you and our company for defamation and interference with business operations."Leon’s knuckles turned white as he gripped the edge of his desk. "He’s trying to tie us up in legal battles to drain our resources
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 26
Leon’s office was a whirlwind of activity the next morning. His team was focused, working tirelessly to counteract the storm Harper had unleashed on them. As the headlines continued to expose Harper’s shady dealings, Leon received a message from his private investigator. It simply read: "We’ve got a name."Leon immediately called the investigator. "Tell me what you found," he demanded, his voice barely containing his urgency."There’s a man named Viktor Marlowe," the investigator began. "He’s Harper’s secret weapon, a shadowy figure who handles the dirtiest of tasks—intimidation, blackmail, even violence. He’s connected to an underground network that specializes in making problems disappear."Leon’s stomach tightened. He had heard whispers of Viktor Marlowe’s reputation—he was ruthless, cunning, and nearly untouchable. "So Harper’s not just coming after my business; he’s coming after my life.""It seems that way," the investigator replied. "Marlowe’s been seen meeting with Harper seve
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 27
As dawn broke, the tension in the air was palpable. Leon barely slept, his mind replaying every conversation, every plan they’d discussed to take down Harper. He knew that Viktor Marlowe was a ticking time bomb, waiting for the right moment to strike. The stakes were getting higher, and Leon was ready for what was to come.Marcus met Leon in the conference room, a grim look on his face. "I’ve got some news," Marcus said, his tone heavy. "We’ve intercepted some chatter suggesting that Marlowe’s planning to make his move soon. He’s targeting our key locations and people close to you. Harper's not just aiming to discredit you anymore—he’s going for total destruction."Leon’s jaw clenched, a cold fury settling over him. "We need to be ahead of them," he replied. "Whatever Marlowe's planning, we have to make sure we're two steps ahead.""We’ve tightened security at all our sites," Marcus assured. "But there’s something else. We got word that Harper’s been making deals with some influential
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 28
Leon’s eyes never left Lena as they walked out of the warehouse, surrounded by the echoes of the battle that had just ended. The adrenaline was still pumping through his veins, but his focus was solely on her. Lena’s face was pale, and her hands trembled slightly as she held onto him, her eyes filled with a mix of relief and terror.As they reached the safety of the waiting cars, Clara quickly wrapped a blanket around Lena's shoulders. "We need to get her checked out," she said, her voice gentle but urgent. "She’s been through a lot.""No hospitals," Lena said, her voice shaking. "I just want to go home."Leon nodded, understanding. "We’ll take you back to a safe house," he said softly. "Somewhere Harper can’t reach you.""Harper won’t stop, will he?" Lena asked, looking up at Leon, her eyes filled with worry. "He’ll keep coming for you, for all of us.""Not if I can help it," Leon replied, a cold determination settling over his features. "I have something that Harper wants. It’s time
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 29
The night was alive with anticipation as Leon and his team moved with precision. The air was thick with tension, every member of the squad aware that this was the moment they had been building toward. The plan to dismantle Harper’s empire was in full swing, and Leon stood at the heart of it all, directing his forces like a seasoned general."Alan, are the files ready?" Leon asked, his voice steady and calm, masking the storm that raged inside him."Locked and loaded," Alan replied, his fingers dancing over the keyboard. "I’ve got everything queued up. Once we hit ‘send,’ Harper’s illegal activities will be exposed to every major news outlet and law enforcement agency."Leon nodded, his jaw clenched. "Good. Send it out. We’re going to shine a spotlight on every dirty deal, every criminal connection Harper has made. The world is about to see the real man behind the curtain."As Alan hit the button, data began flooding across networks, an avalanche of information that would be impossible
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 30
The team moved in silence, the hum of their vehicles the only sound in the night as they approached Harper’s base. The moon hung low in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the desolate area. The tension in the air was palpable, each member of Leon’s team fully aware that this was the defining moment in their battle against Harper."Remember, stay sharp and stick to the plan," Leon’s voice crackled over the comms. "Alan and Clara, disable their communications and scramble their defenses. Marcus, you and I will lead the assault team. We take down Harper’s men quickly and efficiently.""Roger that," Clara responded. "I’ve got eyes on their security systems. They’re state-of-the-art, but nothing I can’t handle.""Good," Leon said, his eyes narrowing as he focused on the target ahead. "We hit them hard and fast. No mercy."Alan’s fingers flew over his laptop keyboard, lines of code streaming across the screen. "I’m in," he said. "Communications are down. They won’t be calling for backup an