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Standing Too Close

Penulis: Marvellous
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-01-24 05:46:49

The airport was loud.

Announcements echoed through the wide hall, mixed with rolling suitcases and hurried footsteps, people moved in every direction all heading to their own destinations.

Yvonne stood near the departure gate, her passport in hand.

She felt calm and focused.

She adjusted the strap of her bag and reviewed the boarding information on her phone. Everything was confirmed, the team would arrive ahead of her and briefing would begin immediately upon landing.

No room for delay, no roo
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    The control room did not slow down.Even with the decision made, every system remained active. Reports continued to move, alerts were still monitored, and the structure stayed intact. Nothing was allowed to slip, not even for a moment.But beneath that control, a shift had already begun.They were preparing to leave.Yvonne stood at the center, reviewing a list on her tablet. Names, roles and access levels. Every detail mattered now.This was not just selection. It was risk.Marcus approached from the main screen, holding a separate report.“I have narrowed it down,” he said.Yvonne looked up.“How many?”“Eight,” he replied.Adrian stepped closer.“That is already pushing it.”Marcus nodded.“I know. But reducing it further creates gaps.”Yvonne glanced at the list again.“Read them.”Marcus did not hesitate.He went through each name, one by one. Analysts, coordinators, a system engineer, and a field liaison. Every person had a reason to be there.Every name carried weight.When he

  • After The Divorce, He Regretted Everything    The Pressure Outside

    The next morning did not begin quietly.By the time the first shift settled into the control room, the pressure had already reached them.It started with official notices. Requests for questioning, formal inquiries sent from multiple departments. Not aggressive in tone, but firm in intent.They wanted answers, they wanted statements and they wanted them now.Marcus stood near the main screen, reading through one of the notices. His expression remained controlled, but his jaw tightened.“They are escalating,” he said.Adrian did not look up from his console.“They moved faster than expected.”Yvonne stood at the center of the room, reviewing the same information on her tablet.“This was always going to happen,” she said.Marcus turned toward her.“This is no longer just internal pressure.”Yvonne nodded.“Yes.”Before anything else could be said, a voice came from across the room.“Ma’am… you should see this.”One of the analysts had switched the screen again.This time, it was not the

  • After The Divorce, He Regretted Everything    Control Under Pressure

    The control room did not return to normal.The systems were still running. The data was still moving. Every screen showed activity, but the atmosphere had changed. What once felt controlled now carried pressure from every direction.The news continued to play on one of the main screens. The same report repeated. The same images appeared again and again. Their names, their faces, their system.No one in the room could ignore it.Yvonne stood at the center, her posture steady, her expression unchanged. She did not react to the noise around her. She focused only on what mattered.Marcus remained near the main screen, watching both the system and the team. Adrian stayed at his console, tracking every incoming alert.The pressure was rising and it was spreading.A senior analyst stepped forward, his voice careful.“Ma’am… we are receiving internal requests.”Yvonne looked at him.“What kind of requests?”He hesitated for a second.“Some departments want to limit access to shared data. Othe

  • After The Divorce, He Regretted Everything    The Move He Made

    The message stayed on Yvonne’s screen for only a few seconds. She locked the phone and lifted her head.“Turn on the news,” she said.Her voice was calm, but sharper than before.Marcus reacted first. He reached for the main screen controls without hesitation. Adrian stepped closer, already understanding the shift.The control room adjusted instantly. One of the large screens changed from system data to a live news broadcast.The anchor’s voice filled the room.“…breaking news just coming in. A major medical data breach has been uncovered, affecting multiple hospitals and healthcare centers across the region…”Yvonne did not move.Marcus’s hand paused slightly over the console.Adrian’s eyes narrowed.The report continued.“Authorities have identified a central system believed to be responsible for the breach. Early investigations suggest that the access point originated from a private internal network used by a specialized medical operations team…”The screen changed and images appea

  • After The Divorce, He Regretted Everything    The Silence Before The Move

    A week passed.The control room returned to its usual rhythm. Reports moved without delay, systems ran smoothly, and every unit followed the structure that had been set. From the outside, everything looked stable.There was no breach, no unusual activity, no sign of movement. Everything was stable.Yvonne stood at the center of the room, her gaze fixed on the main screen. Data flowed in perfect order. Every line matched expectation. Nothing stood out.That was exactly what unsettled her.Silence like this was not safety. It was control.Marcus stepped up beside her, his eyes scanning the screens before settling on her.“Still nothing?” he asked.“No movement,” Yvonne replied. “No attempts. No signals.”Marcus frowned.“That should be a good thing.”Yvonne did not look at him.“It is not.”He studied her expression.“You think they stopped.”She shook her head.“No. They adjusted.”Marcus crossed his arms.“Then what are they waiting for?”Yvonne’s voice remained calm.“Timing.”Adrian

  • After The Divorce, He Regretted Everything    What Moves Between Them

    The day continued with steady movement across the control room. Reports were reviewed, teams stayed aligned, and every unit followed the structure that had been set. The environment remained controlled, and no one stepped outside their role.Yvonne maintained her position at the center for most of the day. She reviewed updates, gave instructions when needed, and ensured that nothing was left unchecked. Marcus remained near the main screen, overseeing coordination, while Adrian continued managing incoming reports and internal adjustments.As the hours passed, the pace of activity settled into a consistent rhythm.Later in the day, Yvonne stepped away from the control room and made her way to her office. She closed the door behind her and moved toward her desk. She did not sit immediately. Instead, she reviewed a set of printed reports before finally taking her seat.A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door.“Enter,” she said.The door opened, and Marcus stepped in. He closed

  • After The Divorce, He Regretted Everything    The Signal

    The control room became quiet again after the analyst finished speaking.No one moved for a moment.The words stayed in the air like a heavy weight.It sent our location.Yvonne stared at the screen in disbelief.“That’s not possible,” she said slowly.Adrian was already moving toward the console.

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  • After The Divorce, He Regretted Everything    The Rescue And A Threat

    The control room was quiet againThe image from the Founder few minutes ago, the tension it left behind was still in the air.Yvonne stood near the main screen. Her eyes were still red, but she was no longer crying. She watched the map in front of her as if it could suddenly reveal the truth.Ma

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  • After The Divorce, He Regretted Everything    The Cost Of Belief

    Yvonne did not move.She stood still, her phone was still in her hand. Her eyes were fixed on the screen, she was shocked.The image of Auntie Lin stayed in her head. How she was tied to the chair, how her mouth was covered and the fear in her eyes.Yvonne’s fingers trembled slightly.Everything a

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  • After The Divorce, He Regretted Everything    The Quiet Fault

    The room stayed locked in silence.Yvonne’s words still echoed in the air.“He is here.”No one moved too fast, no one spoke too loudMarcus stood firm, his eyes were fixed on the officer.He was not angry, he was just focused.Years of control held him steady, but inside, every instinct was awake.

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