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GOD OF WAR BRINGS JUSTICE CHAPTER 155
The gala buzzed with the sounds of laughter and clinking glasses, an air of opulence that concealed the darker currents beneath.James and Kael moved effortlessly through the crowd, their eyes scanning for any sign of weakness within Zhao’s network of allies.As the night wore on, they slipped into conversations, their movements calculated, gathering intelligence without drawing attention.James leaned closer to a group of businessmen, their voices low as they discussed some upcoming project.He casually interjected, his tone casual yet sharp.“It’s interesting how much faith people are putting in Benjamin lately, especially with his... recent decisions.”The group faltered, eyes flicking nervously.“What do you mean?” one of them asked, a little too quickly.James’s lips curved into a smile, though it didn’t reach his eyes.“Oh, just a few whispers in the wind. You know how it is—nothing’s ever as it seems. Benjamin’s been getting a lot of attention, but some say he might be... overs
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The gala erupted into chaos the moment Benjamin barked out his order. “Guards! Seize them!”James exchanged a knowing glance with Kael, their silent understanding forged through years of combat. As the first wave of guards approached, Kael struck, his movements swift and efficient. James followed, dismantling the opposition with cold precision."Stand down!" one of the guards shouted, his voice trembling as he aimed his weapon.James strode forward, his movements calculated. “You’re in my way,” he said, his tone sharp as a blade.The guard hesitated, his resolve faltering, and James disarmed him in a blur of motion. Behind him, Kael slammed another guard into the marble floor, the echo cutting through the noise of panicked guests.“James, second floor!” Kael shouted, pointing toward a corridor where Benjamin had vanished.“I’ll handle it. Cover the exits,” James commanded, already moving.Kael nodded, turning to intercept a fresh batch of reinforcements.James navigated the villa’s op
GOD OF WAR BRINGS JUSTICE CHAPTER 157
"Are you sure about this, Winter?" Kael asked, leaning over the spread of maps and satellite images on the table. His voice carried a rare note of hesitation. "This isn’t just a training camp—it’s a fortress."Winter’s eyes flicked up, her expression unwavering. "I traced the signal Benjamin mentioned. Zhao’s mercenaries are trained here, Kael. This isn’t just a stronghold; it’s the backbone of his operations."James stood at the edge of the room, his arms crossed, watching the exchange in silence.Kael exhaled sharply, running a hand through his hair. "And you’re certain Sarah’s not there?"Winter hesitated. "The intel doesn’t indicate that she is. But if we dismantle this, we cripple Zhao. His empire starts to collapse.""Not fast enough," James said, stepping forward. His voice was calm, but the tension in his posture betrayed him. "This isn’t just about destroying Zhao’s resources. It’s about sending him a message—he doesn’t get to win."Kael glanced at James, his lips pressing in
GOD OF WAR BRINGS JUSTICE CHAPTER 158
The boat slid to a stop just shy of the island’s rocky shore. The team disembarked silently, their movements rehearsed and deliberate. The sound of waves crashing against the rocks masked their approach as they moved toward the tree line.Kael crouched, scanning the area with his night-vision goggles. "Southeast perimeter’s clear for now. Guards are rotating.""Good," James said, signaling for the team to move forward.Winter stayed close behind him, her eyes darting to every shadow. "Remember, we’ve got a window of twenty minutes before the next patrol. After that, we’re exposed.""Then let’s not waste time," James said, leading the way.As they reached the fence, Kael pulled out a set of tools, working quickly to disable the security system."Give me thirty seconds," Kael muttered."Make it twenty," James said, keeping his eyes on the surrounding jungle.Kael smirked. "You’re a tough boss."The fence gave way, and the team slipped through, their movements ghost-like in the darkness.
GOD OF WAR BRINGS JUSTICE CHAPTER 159
The command center was chaos. Sparks flew from damaged equipment as James and Kael made their stand, the sound of gunfire and shouts filling the air. LaFarge’s soldiers were closing in, their footsteps heavy and determined.“This is it,” Kael muttered, his breath coming in sharp bursts. He glanced at James. “We need to move, now.”James gritted his teeth, his gaze sharp as he scanned the room for a way out. "I’m not leaving without finishing this."Kael nodded, his eyes darkening with resolve. “Then let’s make sure they regret ever crossing us.”The door to the command center shook violently, the soldiers outside battering it relentlessly. James swiftly grabbed a nearby metal pipe, wielding it like a club. He threw a quick glance at Kael, his lips curling into a tight smirk. "Ready?"Kael’s eyes gleamed. "After you."They barely had time to brace themselves as the door exploded inward. LaFarge stood in the doorway, a sinister grin on his face. “James. Kael. You’re both still alive—bar
GOD OF WAR BRINGS JUSTICE CHAPTER 160
The dimly lit room hummed with tension. James stood, arms crossed, watching the mercenary tied to the chair.The man’s face was bruised, his lip swollen from the brief but intense altercation.His eyes darted around, fear evident in every flicker, but he remained silent. James’s expression was cold, unreadable."Talk," James’s voice was low, his gaze unwavering."Where is she?"The mercenary swallowed, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.He had been trained not to break, but under James’s cold stare, his resolve faltered."You... you don’t understand," the man muttered, his voice shaking."It’s a trap. They’re waiting for you."James leaned in, his tone sharpening."Where is Sarah?"The mercenary’s eyes darted nervously to the door."An abandoned factory. On the mainland. They’ve fortified it, rigged it with traps... designed for you. You’re walking into a kill zone if you go after her."Winter, standing by the door, clenched her fists, her concern written all over her face."Jame
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The silence of the night was thick, broken only by the soft crunch of gravel beneath their boots.James and Kael moved stealthily, each step calculated, the weight of their mission pressing down on them."You sure this is the place?" Kael whispered, his voice barely audible in the dark.James nodded, his eyes scanning the shadowed factory in front of them."It’s the right one. Winter confirmed the coordinates. Sarah’s in there, Kael. I can feel it."They crouched low, slipping past the initial security checkpoint, careful to avoid any detection.The factory’s towering walls loomed like a prison, and every creak of metal made the hairs on James’s neck stand up.He knew they were walking straight into a trap, but there was no turning back now.As they advanced deeper into the factory, the air grew thick with the scent of oil and rust.James held up his hand, signaling Kael to stop.They crouched by a corner, peering around it.A series of motion sensors lined the hallway ahead.Kael whi
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James stood outside the towering skyscraper, the weight of the decision pressing down on him.The city stretched endlessly before him, its lights flickering like distant stars.But in his mind, there was only one thing—the promise Zhao made.Sarah. His daughter. The one person he couldn’t lose.“I’m going in,” James muttered, his voice steady despite the storm raging inside him.Kael, standing beside him, placed a hand on his shoulder. “You know the risks, right? Zhao will have this place locked down tighter than Fort Knox. We’ll stick together.”James nodded, but the fire in his eyes burned with a singular focus. “This ends tonight.”With a deep breath, they approached the entrance, and James’s heart pounded in his chest.The glass doors slid open with a hiss, and the world beyond was a cold, sterile representation of the power Zhao had amassed.Inside, the atmosphere felt oppressive. Bright lights. Silent guards.Everything in its place, as if Zhao was daring James to make the wrong
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The quiet of the estate was deceptive, the stillness broken only by the rustling of leaves in the wind.James stood on the balcony, staring at the horizon as he allowed himself a rare moment of peace.The Syndicate’s collapse had been a hard-fought victory, but the scars of the battle still lingered.Emily stepped out onto the balcony, her expression soft but curious.“You’re unusually quiet tonight.”James smiled faintly.“Just... thinking. It feels strange, doesn’t it? To have a moment where we’re not fighting for our lives.”Emily placed a hand on his arm.“You’ve earned this peace, James. We both have.”Before James could reply, his earpiece crackled to life.Winter’s voice, sharp and urgent, cut through the stillness.“James, we’ve got a breach—your estate’s perimeter has been compromised. Multiple alarms are tripped, and...” She hesitated.“It’s The Widow.”James’s muscles tensed, and his eyes hardened. “Emily, get inside. Now.”The estate’s security systems buzzed with alerts a
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The war room was alive with activity. Monitors displayed live feeds of coordinated raids across multiple countries. Law enforcement teams stormed Syndicate facilities, dismantling their operations piece by piece. James stood at the center of it all, his arms crossed, his gaze fixed on the screens.Kael entered the room, holding a tablet. “Just got confirmation—another shipment intercepted in Rotterdam. That makes twelve facilities down in the last 48 hours.”James nodded, his expression grim but satisfied. “It’s a start. The rest will follow.”Winter’s voice cut through the commotion. “I’ve traced the remaining financial backers. Emily’s team is already preparing the exposure campaign.”Kael grinned. “That’s going to sting. Nothing like dragging corrupt billionaires into the spotlight.”James’s voice was steady. “This only works if we stay ahead of them. The Syndicate thrives in the shadows. We drag them into the light, and they fall apart.”At Emily’s office, the atmosphere was just
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The reinforced door creaked open, revealing Andre’s command center.The room was a stark contrast to the rest of the base—brightly lit, with sleek monitors displaying surveillance feeds and tactical maps.At the center stood Andre, flanked by his personal guard, all armed and ready.Andre turned slowly, a smug smile spreading across his face.“Radcliffe. You finally made it. I was starting to think you got lost in the tunnels.”James stepped forward, his team at his back, weapons raised.“It’s over, Andre. Stand down.”Andre chuckled, spreading his arms theatrically.“Over? Oh no, Radcliffe. This is just the beginning. Look at you—storming in here, guns blazing. Do you even realize how much destruction you’ve left in your wake?”James’s voice was calm but firm.“Spare me the speeches. You’ve done more harm than I ever could.”Andre’s smile widened, his tone mocking.“Haven’t I, though? But tell me, James—how many lives have you ruined in your so-called quest for justice? How many inno
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The stale air of the tunnel hung heavy as James led his team deeper into the darkness. Their flashlights cut narrow beams through the gloom, illuminating jagged walls and rusted support beams. Every step echoed ominously, the sound swallowed by the oppressive silence.Kael’s voice broke through the tension. “Does it feel like we’re walking straight into a trap, or is that just me?”“It’s not just you,” James replied, his voice low. “Stay sharp. Andre’s not leaving anything to chance.”Winter’s voice came through their earpieces. “You’re about fifty meters from the first checkpoint. Be ready—there’s no way he left this unguarded.”As they rounded a corner, a sudden click echoed beneath Kael’s boot. He froze, glancing down.“Trap,” Kael muttered.James stepped forward, crouching to examine the pressure plate beneath Kael’s foot. His jaw tightened as he assessed the mechanism.“It’s a fragmentation mine,” James said. “Don’t move.”Kael smirked despite the tension. “Wasn’t planning on it.
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The newsroom buzzed with activity as Andre’s broadcast played across every major network.He stood before a sleek backdrop bearing the Syndicate’s emblem, his posture confident and his voice smooth.“Citizens of the world,” Andre began, his tone dripping with authority, “James Radcliffe, the so-called ‘hero,’ has been lying to you. He is no savior. He is a destroyer. And I have proof.”The screen shifted to show doctored footage of James, his voice and face manipulated to make it seem like he was planning a devastating attack on Emily’s company headquarters.Andre’s voice returned, grim and commanding.“Tomorrow, this tower will burn, and it will be Radcliffe’s doing. But don’t worry—I will be there to rebuild from the ashes.”At the Radcliffe estate, James stood in front of the television, his fists clenched.The footage looped, showing his manipulated image over and over again.“Turn it off,” he said, his voice low but filled with fury.Kael, holding the remote, complied.“He’s good
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The icy mountain air cut through the silence as James and his team crouched in the shadow of a jagged ridge.The weapons cache loomed in the distance—a massive steel structure carved into the mountain’s rock face, its entrance heavily guarded by Syndicate forces.James’s voice broke the tense quiet, calm but firm.“Winter, status?”Winter’s voice crackled through his earpiece.“Security systems are standard Syndicate setup. Cameras, motion detectors, and probably a few surprises inside. I can loop the cameras, but you’ll need to move fast once you’re in.”Kael adjusted his rifle.“Standard Syndicate setup means more than just guards. They’ll have traps waiting for us, too.”“They always do,” James said, his eyes scanning the facility. “We stick to the plan. Infiltrate, disable the weapons, and get out.”Emily’s voice came through the comms, steady and supportive. “Be careful, James. We don’t know what surprises Andre left behind.”James’s jaw tightened. “We’ll handle it.”The team mov
CHAPTER 237
The dimly lit cell felt colder than usual as James entered, the door clanging shut behind him. Zhao sat calmly on the cot, his legs crossed, a faint smirk on his face. The bruises from his capture had faded, but his arrogance remained intact.“Ah, Radcliffe,” Zhao said, his tone light and mocking. “Come to gloat? Or are you here to entertain me with more empty threats?”James’s expression didn’t waver as he pulled a chair across the room, the sound scraping against the concrete floor. He sat down directly in front of Zhao, his gaze unflinching.“This isn’t a game, Zhao,” James said, his voice low and cold. “Andre’s making moves, and I know you’ve been in contact with him.”Zhao chuckled, leaning back against the wall. “Andre? Ambitious, isn’t he? But unpredictable. He doesn’t listen like I did.”James slammed his hand on the table, the sound reverberating through the small space. “Enough with the theatrics. What’s his plan?”Zhao tilted his head, feigning innocence. “Even if I knew, w
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The compound buzzed with energy as James outlined his plan, his voice steady and commanding despite the chaos outside.“We use their aggression against them,” James said, pointing at a map of the stronghold displayed on a monitor.“Andre thinks brute force will break us, but we’ll turn this into his worst nightmare. Set up traps in these choke points, and we’ll ambush them where they least expect it.”Kael nodded, his face grim but focused. “What about their heavy hitters? The Titan’s leading their frontline. He’s not exactly easy to miss.”James looked at Kael, his tone sharp. “You’ll take him. Keep him busy, and make sure he doesn’t disrupt the traps.”Kael smirked, adjusting the strap of his rifle. “You always give me the fun jobs.”Winter’s voice came through the comms. “I’ve breached their network. I can start feeding false intel, but it’ll only buy us so much time.”James nodded. “Do it. Confusion is our best weapon right now.”Emily, standing nearby, stepped forward. “And what
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The first explosion ripped through the quiet morning, sending debris raining down on the outer wall of the stronghold.The alarms blared almost instantly, red lights flashing across the compound as James and Kael sprinted toward the command center.“They’re hitting us hard,” Kael said, adjusting his rifle as they ran. “They didn’t waste any time.”“They want to overwhelm us,” James replied, his voice steady. “But they don’t know what we’re capable of.”Winter’s voice crackled through their earpieces. “Andre’s forces are coming from three directions: the north, east, and west. They’re heavily armed, and they’ve got tech we haven’t seen before. We’re deploying countermeasures, but the outer defenses won’t hold for long.”“Then we make our stand inside,” James said. “Get everyone ready.”The compound shook as another explosion rocked the north wall. Kael barked orders to a group of defenders, his voice cutting through the chaos.“Set up suppressing fire here! Cover the entrance and don’t
