THE RISE OF JORDAN RIVERS

END OF WAR PHASE ONE

With a look, Jordan signaled to the players to stay in their spots. Clad in darkness, the team maintained their positions, weapons ready to fire. As they awaited their chance to neutralize the approaching guards and avoid drawing attention to themselves or the main targets, the air was fraught with suspense.

The guards in Jordan's team moved like a well-oiled machine as the first wave of guards entered the main transaction area. They advanced on their targets with speed and silence. It was Lily's responsibility to keep the alliance's lines of communication cut so that no distress calls could be sent from her temporary command center.

Quick, deliberate bursts of gunfire broke out during the initial confrontation. Jordan and Rodriguez moved with such grace and precision that it was clear they had trained for years. Gunfire reverberated through the warehouse in a staccato pattern while the crew battled the hostile soldiers.

Jake showed astonishing agility in the midst of the mayhem, dodg