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290 The Dictator's Table
"That lobster roll was something else," Charles Wheeler said, settling deeper into his high-backed chair with a contented grin that lit up his whole face."I mean it. It was fresh, buttery, with that perfect crunch from the toasted bun. And don't get me started on the barbecue ribs. It was smoky, tender, and the sauce had just enough tang to make you want more. Whoever catered this knows their craft. Introduce me to your chef, I'm taking them to DC."Victor Cromwell watched him laugh from across the expansive conference table. The elite presidential conference room was a fortress of luxury, with thick carpets, walls lined with portraits of past leaders, and a massive window overlooking the plaza, where the festivities still sounded faintly in the distance."We're pleased you approved, Mr. Vice President," Victor said curtly. "It is all local talent, all of it."Charles waved a hand enthusiastically, leaning forward as if sharing a secret with old friends. "Approved? That's an understa
289 Grand Welcome
"I'll brief you about him after the meeting," was all she got in reply.She nodded, glancing out at the swelling crowd visible through the windows. Cheers, whistles, and whoops were already rising in waves."What about Carol Atelier?" Kate asked. "His new lover, that is. You said yesterday she's your political opponent. But is there a history between you two? She seems more of an activist than a politician from what little I've heard. Did you know Carol personally?"Victor's expression shifted from his usual composure. It was just a flicker, a tightening of his jaw that lasted a split second. Kate caught it because her instincts were sharpened.Victor remained silent for a few moments. Of course, he knew Carol intimately. But it came from Victor Damone's past life. She was his ex-wife, carrying his child, his legacy, before faking his death.Among the people surrounding him, only his generals knew, Eva knew, but no one else. Seeing her again, especially like this, stirred things he ha
288 The Vice President
It was barely past dawn, yet the city vibrated with an energy that felt almost electric. Springfield Presidential Hall, located not far from the Mayor's Office, was a towering structure that opened only a few times a year for Presidential events.It wasn't just a building, but a symbol, the grandest venue in the entire region, with its soaring marble columns, crystal chandeliers that could light up a small town, and a main auditorium that could seat thousands.Today, it had been transformed into something even more spectacular. Workers had labored through the night, hanging enormous banners in red, white, and blue that fluttered from every balcony.Giant LED screens lined the walls, cycling through images of American eagles, starry flags, and highlights from the country's history, as well as clips of Springfield's own military triumphs under Victor Cromwell's rule.The plaza outside was a literal carnival with food trucks offering everything from lobster rolls to gourmet burgers, stag
287 Two Comebacks
The leap was high; it carried them far beyond the razor-wire fence, over the smoldering ruins of Sector D. Even though they plummeted down fast after that, Roadkill's boots touched down lightly on the flat roof of an abandoned office block just outside the compound.The impact was soft, almost soundless, as if the laws of physics bent for him alone.Kate's stomach flipped from the sudden stop, her arms still wrapped instinctively around his neck. The city skyline stretched in the distance, something she found really romantic all of a sudden.For a long moment, Kate couldn't speak. Emotions crashed through her all at once. First was the relief that she was alive, coupled with the shock at the explosion she narrowly avoided.Then there was something deeper, rawer, that had been buried for months. The beauty's eyes stung, and she felt the heat of tears threatening to spill out.Roadkill was there, holding her in his arms. After all this time thinking he was gone, maybe dead, maybe vanish
286 Dead End
Flames rose through the alley and up the walls, but Kate was already airborne again, riding the updraft over the blast.One by one, she hunted them down. A sniper on a water tower took a shot at her, which bounced off her armor. She retaliated with a grapple line around his ankle, yanking him off the platform. He landed hard and broke his legs. She sighed, realizing she didn't even need to secure him.Kate took a shortcut through a building, constantly checking for explosives. A burly convict jumped her with a shotgun. She slid under the blast, swept his legs, and drove her foot into his gut. The man keeled over and went out cold.The last follower realized he was in for a nightmare and tried to flee towards the central silo to join his boss.Kate cut him off from the rooftops, dropping in from above. He swung a machete at her wildly, but she casually parried with her armored forearms. A quick disarm, a punch, and tip-ties ended the very short fight.Now only the Unabomber remained. K
285 The Unabomber
The explosion was tremendous, followed by a deafening roar, and a shockwave that slammed into Kate's chest and hurled her backwards.She had just enough time to scream, "Get down!" to her teammates before the blast wave knocked the wind out of her.The warehouse erupted in a fireball, the windows shattering outwards in a spray of glass and metal. Rico and Mia never had a chance. Their bodies were simply gone, vaporized in the inferno.Kate hit the ground hard, rolling instinctively as debris rained down on her. Shrapnel bounced off the ground around her, and she had to cover her face.When the roar faded to a crackling blaze, she pushed herself up on trembling arms. The rest of the team stared at the burning ruin in stunned silence.Jax's face had gone pale beneath his bravado. Lena clutched her tablet like a shield. The others—ten recruits who had survived weeks of hell together- simply looked at the flames, then at the two empty spaces where Rico and Mia had been seconds ago.One gi
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