Chapter 24 - Storm Over the Estate
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Six months later, on a stormy evening in late November, heavy rain battered against the high glass windows of the Vance estate.
Inside the grand dining hall, a small, intimate family dinner was taking place to celebrate Elena and Marcus's upcoming wedding. Martha had prepared a magnificent feast, and the estate was filled with warmth, music, and laughter.
Suddenly, at 9:00 PM, every light in the mansion clicked off simultaneously.
The grand chandeliers went dark, plunging the entire house into complete, pitch-black shadow.
"Marcus?" Elena called out, holding Leo tightly to her chest.
"Stay calm," Marcus said, switching on his military tactical flashlight. "David, check the backup generator."
David’s voice came through the comms radio, sounding strained and sharp. "Marcus! The main power line was cut manually from outside! The perimeter fence sensors have been disabled!"
Before Marcus could react, the sharp sound of suppressed gunshot pops echoed from the front driveway.
Phfft! Phfft! Phfft!
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"Security is down at the main gate!" David yelled over the radio. "They're heavily armed! It's Apex mercenaries!"
Marcus pulled a concealed firearm from his holster, stepping in front of Elena and Leo. "Elena, get into the master suite panic room right now! Go!"
