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The Marionette's Stage

ผู้เขียน: Kave Derry
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CHAPTER 120

Camryn's POV

We hit the facility at 2 AM, when security shifts changed and attention was at its lowest.

The western industrial district was quieter than the riot zones but no less dangerous. Abandoned factories loomed like dead giants, and the air smelled like chemicals and decay. Whitney's detection equipment showed at least a dozen anomaly signatures in the immediate area, all Class C or lower, but enough to complicate our approach.

"Perimeter guards," Amon whispered, his shadows detecting movement before we saw it. "Four positions. Professional security, not House military."

"Private contractors," Miranda assessed. "Julian's covering his tracks. If something goes wrong, House Blue can deny involvement."

Smart. Ruthless. Exactly what I'd expect from my brother.

We'd spent twelve hours preparing and analyzing the facility layout, identifying entry points, charging Eugene's device, and planning contingencies. Fabian's arm had healed enough to be functional, though he still
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