Chapter 14 - The Extraction.
Elara stood over the fallen killer, her chest heaving as she fought for breath.
The deafening roar of the extraction helicopter finally crested the edge of the skyscraper.
The massive black chopper hovered over the pad, its searchlight blindingly bright in the storm.
The side door slid open, and a crew chief leaned out, gesturing frantically for her to board.
She walked toward the aircraft, the wind from the rotors nearly knocking her off her feet.
She climbed into the passenger cabin, collapsing into the jump seat as the door slammed shut.
The helicopter immediately banked hard, peeling away from the ruined penthouse.
Elara leaned her head back against the bulkhead, closing her eyes for the first time in hours.
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She pulled the encrypted drive from her pocket, turning it over in her hands.
The syndicate was broken, but the board was still out there.
