Chapter 5: The Floodgates
They landed in the dead of night, amidst pouring rain.
The local authorities, pressured by the sudden global spotlight and outrage, had already surrounded the facility.
However, Arthur’s heavily armed private mercenaries were holding the perimeter, refusing to let rescue teams inside without corporate authorization.
Julian marched to the front gates.
The mercenaries raised their weapons, but Julian didn't stop.
"I am Julian Sterling! I am a majority shareholder, and I am ordering you to stand down!" he bellowed over the torrential rain.
The commander hesitated.
The entire world was watching via news helicopters circling above. Clara stood right beside Julian, shielding Maeve.
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The sheer human courage of a billionaire heir willing to walk into the crosshairs broke the mercenaries' resolve.
They lowered their rifles. The gates swung open.
