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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
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 31
The dust from the explosion was still settling as Leon and his team regrouped. Their faces were marked with soot and sweat, yet their eyes held a grim determination. The once formidable fortress of Harper’s empire was now reduced to ruins, smoldering in the background. However, they all knew that Harper’s defeat was only a small victory in the larger war that loomed ahead.Leon stood over the battered form of Harper, who was barely conscious, his eyes flickering open as he stared up at his captor with a look of defiant rage. Despite his injuries, Harper’s expression was one of someone who was not yet defeated in spirit."You still think this is over, don’t you, Leon?" Harper coughed, blood staining his lips. "You might have taken down my base, but you’ve only scratched the surface of what I’m capable of."Leon crouched down to Harper’s level, his face only inches away from the villain’s. "This is only the beginning," he said, his voice calm and cold. "And you’re going to tell us every
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 32
Back at the secure base, Leon and his team wasted no time. Harper was locked away in the most secure cell they had, but Leon knew that his physical containment wasn’t the end. The secrets Harper held were the keys to unraveling a web that stretched far beyond what they’d uncovered so far.Leon stood in the surveillance room, watching the live feed from Harper’s cell. The man sat there, seemingly calm, his hands cuffed to the table. His eyes, however, were sharp and calculating. He was thinking, plotting, and Leon knew it."Clara, how’s that encryption coming along?" Leon asked without turning from the screen."We’ve made progress," Clara replied, her fingers flying across the keyboard. "Harper’s files were heavily encrypted, but we’ve managed to crack a few layers. There are references to an entity called ‘The Sovereign Order’—a name that keeps popping up in his communications.""The Sovereign Order?" Leon repeated, his brow furrowing. "Never heard of them. What do we know about this