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Chapter 24 The Seventy-Two Hour Storm

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The morning after Kane’s phone call began like any other—on the surface. Ethan’s penthouse was bathed in warm sunlight, the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the air, and the faint hum of the city far below. But the System’s interface painted a much darker picture.

[72-Hour Countdown: Kane Consolidated Retaliation Imminent. Threat Level: Critical.]

The timer ticked ominously in the corner of Ethan’s augmented reality display.

“Nothing yet?” Leah asked, stepping into the living room with a tablet in hand. Her voice was steady, but the slight tightness around her eyes betrayed her unease.

“Nothing visible,” Ethan replied. “That’s worse than movement. It means Kane’s setting the stage.”

Alexander Cross was already there, leaning against the marble counter with his arms folded. “Men like Kane don’t just retaliate—they orchestrate symphonies of destruction. If I had to guess, he’s not sending one attack. He’s sending ten at once.”

The System chimed in.

—Analysis supports hypothesis. Kane C
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